The Boeing 747-8 has a cruising speed of Mach 0.86, making it one of the fastest commercial jets in history. While the A380 is bigger, it has a slightly lower cruising speed than the 747.

However, there are a few Airbus aircraft that match or exceed the 747-8i's range, including its famous A380 and its A350 family. The 747-8 and the A380 have an identical range of around 8,000 NM ...