The Boeing 747-8F is the last 747 variant Boeing built, a stretched, re-engined, higher-capacity 747 freighter first delivered to Cargolux in October 2011. Naples-market cargo through MIA or MCO uses this type when the payload will not fit a 747-400F or 777F.
Main-deck cargo volume 21,980 cubic feet (total including lower deck around 30,177 cubic feet, or 854 cubic meters). Range 4,390 nautical miles at typical 291,000-pound payload (132 metric tons). Cruise Mach 0.85, ceiling 43,100 feet. Length 250.2 feet, wingspan 224.7 feet.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Cargo Aircraft
- Manufacturer: Boeing Commercial Airplanes
- Year introduced: 2011
- Seating: Crew only (cargo)
- Crew: 2
- Range: 4,390 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: Mach 0.85 (~490 kt)
- Service ceiling: 43,100 feet
- Length: 250.2 feet
- Wingspan: 224.7 feet
- Height: 63.6 feet
- Baggage volume: 21,980 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Crew only
Why the Boeing 747-8F Fits Naples
MIA is the operational field. The 747-8F handles the largest oversized outbound cargo the Naples market generates: superyacht hull sections, wind-turbine components staged in Southwest Florida for Caribbean or South American installation, or industrial plant equipment.
The 4,390-nautical-mile range covers MIA to Europe nonstop at full payload, MIA to Sao Paulo nonstop, or MIA to Anchorage (ANC) for onward Asia routing on a light-payload configuration.
The nose-door loading is the practical differentiator: parts too long to fit through a 767F or 777F side door go on the 747-8F. This is the airframe that ships a full aircraft engine on a stand, or a locomotive component, or a satellite payload.
Vetting Behind Every Trip
Every operator, aircraft, and crew goes through our internal due diligence before we present any options. Our internal standards meet or exceed what the FAA requires:
- FAR Part 135 charter operators for traditional private aircraft, or FAR Part 121 for airliner-size and group trips (or the foreign equivalent on international legs)
- Operator subscription to Wyvern and ARGUS reviewed where the operator participates; reports may be provided on request.
- Pilot experience and operator incident history reviewed before we recommend an aircraft.
- Fewer than 60 brokers worldwide hold Premium Wyvern Broker Member status, and Air Charter Advisors is one of them.
Charter Pricing Reference
Industry hourly rates for the Boeing 747-8F run $20,000 to $26,000 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
Hourly billing runs $20,000 to $26,000 per flight hour as of 7/2026 (source: ACA published range). Widebody handling, nose-door loading crews, and MIA ramp coordination quoted per trip; oversized-cargo rigging is a separate line item.
Other Cargo Aircrafts Available
- ATR 72F
- Antonov An-124 Ruslan
- Boeing 737-400 Freighter
- Boeing 737-800BCF
- Boeing 747-400F
- Boeing 757 Freighter
Contact
For a quote on a Boeing 747-8F charter in or out of Naples, head to our contact page. For the vetting work behind every trip, see our safety page. To browse cross-category options for the same trip, visit the aircraft directory.
The hourly rates provided are estimates based on 2026 market data and are for informational purposes only. These figures are subject to change and do not constitute a final offer. Final pricing is dynamic and depends on real-time factors including, but not limited to, specific itinerary requirements, aircraft positioning (“ferry” fees), fuel price volatility, and current market availability. These estimates exclude all applicable taxes, de-icing, landing and handling fees, special event fees, international surcharges, overnight crew expenses, and premium catering. Please contact Air Charter Advisors directly for a firm, all-inclusive quote tailored to your specific travel needs.