Dallas-based shippers moving intercontinental freight in the 40-to-55-metric-ton range charter the Boeing 767 Freighter when a narrowbody cannot carry the load and a 747 is more aircraft than the mission needs. Its widebody main deck and belly hold give it flexibility for mixed freight loads, and its range of approximately 3,225 nautical miles extends well into Europe or Asia Pacific with a fuel stop. DFW is a practical staging point for transatlantic 767F missions.
The Boeing 767 Freighter is a widebody aircraft configured with a main deck accepting standard ULD containers and a full lower deck for additional payload. Maximum payload is approximately 52 to 58 metric tons depending on variant and operator. Two high-bypass turbofan engines, typically General Electric CF6 or Pratt and Whitney PW4000, power the aircraft. Range at maximum payload is approximately 3,225 nautical miles. The 767’s widebody fuselage accepts larger container formats than the 737 or 757 narrowbodies. Full specifications for the Boeing 767 Freighter are published by Boeing Business Jets.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Cargo Aircraft
- Manufacturer: Boeing Commercial Airplanes
- Year introduced: 1995
- Seating: Crew only (cargo)
- Crew: 2
- Range: 3,225 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: Mach 0.80 (about 459 knots)
- Service ceiling: 43,100 feet
- Length: 180.3 feet
- Wingspan: 156.1 feet
- Height: 52.9 feet
- Baggage volume: 11,790 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Crew only
Why the Boeing 767 Freighter Fits Dallas
KDFW’s 24-hour international customs and 13,400-plus-foot runways are the right infrastructure for a 767F mission originating in the DFW market. The widebody main deck allows DFW energy companies shipping larger industrial assemblies, such as heat exchangers, pressure vessels, or fabricated skids, to load equipment that exceeds the door dimensions of narrowbody freighters. The aircraft’s range covers transatlantic sectors with one fuel stop, making it a practical link from KDFW to European industrial customers.
For DFW-area pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers with temperature-controlled freight bound for international markets, the 767F’s widebody hold accommodates the pallet footprints and stacking requirements of GDP-compliant pharmaceutical shipments better than a narrowbody. The Metroplex has a significant life sciences cluster, and cold-chain air cargo is a growing segment of DFW freight demand.
Amazon Air operates 767Fs at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport (KAFW) in Fort Worth, which means the ground handling infrastructure for widebody freighter turnarounds is established at that facility. A charter 767F can stage at Alliance and benefit from that existing infrastructure while avoiding KDFW’s commercial ATC environment for domestic or short-haul international missions.
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.
- 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 767 Freighter run $9,000 to $12,500 per hour as of 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
767 Freighter charter rates are quoted per mission. As a widebody aircraft, it sits above narrowbody freighter pricing and below 747-class pricing. Rates depend on route, payload, handling, and operator availability. We quote based on your specific freight and timeline.
Other Cargo Aircrafts Available
- ATR 72F
- Antonov An-124 Ruslan
- Boeing 737-400 Freighter
- Boeing 737-800BCF
- Boeing 747-400F
- Boeing 747-8F
Contact
For a quote on a Boeing 767 Freighter charter from Dallas, TX, call +1 (888) 987-5387 or visit 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.