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Boeing 747-400ERF Freighter Specifications
The Boeing 747-400ERF (Extended Range Freighter) is a large freighter aircraft often used for heavy and oversize air cargo charters. This page gives its specifications, cargo hold diagram and loading charts, so you can check whether your cargo will fit before you book. To check a piece: find the column for its width, then the row for its height; the number where they meet is the maximum length that will fit. Depth Logistics arranges defence air charter flights and air freight from Brisbane, Darwin and Townsville.

Boeing 747-400ERF specifications


How to read the loading charts
- Start with the width of your package and find the right column. These are maximum values.
- Find the height of your package in the correct row.
- Where the column and row meet, the number is the maximum length your package can be to fit in this aircraft.
Loading chart: main deck (20 ft pallet)
Loading charts: lower deck pallet surface (cm and inches)
Air charter from Brisbane, Darwin and Townsville
If your cargo is too large or urgent for scheduled services, we can charter aircraft for you. See defence air charter flights, and our air cargo ULD specifications for standard containers and pallets.
Air charter enquiries
Contact us
Call your nearest office, or reach us any hour on the 24-hour line.
24-hour line
07 3054 4670Coolangatta
Head office
2/17 Griffith St
Coolangatta QLD 4225
Postal address: PO Box 811
Coolangatta QLD 4225
Brisbane
8 Culya St
Pinkenba QLD 4008
Darwin
31 Muramats Rd
East Arm NT 0822
Townsville
16 Mackley St
Garbutt QLD 4814
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my cargo fits in a Boeing 747-400ERF?
Use the loading chart: find your package's width column and height row; the number where they meet is the maximum length that fits.
Can Depth Logistics charter a Boeing 747 freighter?
We arrange air charter flights, including for defence cargo. Contact us on 07 3054 4670 with your cargo details.
Where can I find standard air cargo container sizes?
See our air cargo ULD specifications page.


