Video shows the jaw-dropping fuel consumption of a Boeing 747-8 and its cost during take-off
Published on Sep 30, 2025 at 5:45 PM (UTC+4)
by Jack Marsh
Last updated on Sep 30, 2025 at 5:45 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
As modern-day monsters of the skies, the Boeing 747-8 is the pinnacle of its species. But it’s no easy feat to fly, and one video has highlighted the stunning fuel consumption rates that it takes to get this magnificent plane in the air.
It’s the biggest aircraft that the company has ever operated, and will soon be the flagship aircraft for Air Force One, as early as next year.
But given the size of the Boeing 747-8, it takes some effort to get moving.
That’s why the video above, showing the fuel consumption of its takeoff, is so wild, as it drinks $600 of gas just to get in the air.
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Jack Marsh is a journalist who started his media career after graduating with a degree in Journalism from the University of Chester. As an avid supercar and racing enthusiast, he has a passion for everything from Formula 1 to NASCAR. Whether it's highlighting the intricacies of McLaren’s anti-dive suspension revelations or recognizing celebrities’ multi-million-dollar rides, he has a keen eye for the faster things in life.
