How do 737's fly from the Midwest to Europe?

Question

Here are a couple of examples:

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/KLM663

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/DLH437

If they have extra fuel on board, where do they store it and wouldn't that exceed its MTOW?

Answer 1

These aircraft have special fuel cell located below the center airframe section and are considered E-TOP aircraft. With the newer engines they burn about 30% less fuel than a standard 737-200 aircraft this is why they can make it from the U.S. to Europe or say Oakland to Hawaii with out refueling. These aircraft are 737-700 and –800 series.

Answer 2

i am not sure what you are asking. But the airplanes carry more fuel that it needs to get to were it is flying. Sometimes they have to stop and refuel because the plane can not fly that far. The fuel are stored in the wings and in bladders around the body at the wing and body.
The picture you showed is the global arc. it is less mileage to fly up and over than to fly straight to the country.

Answer 3

The B737-7/738 both have more than enough range capability for hops to Europe. Both have ranges in excess of 5,500 mi. No extra fuel necessary.

Answer 4

Wow! I never had an idea the 737-700 had that great a range, but itlooks like it does. Thanks for the web site.

Answer 5

but a tank in rear cargo compartment at SFO their a charter to Munich Boeing727 sometimes open seats

Answer 6

you wanna be a pilot?