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Fuel Burn Estimator
Estimate trip fuel, reserve, and taxi fuel for any aircraft. Supports gallons and kilograms with built-in aircraft presets.
⛽ Fuel Burn Estimator
Trip Fuel · Reserve · Taxi · Total
Simple 3 steps
How It Works
No sign-up required. Results are instant based on your aircraft type and flight time.
Select Aircraft
Choose from 16 aircraft presets ranging from Cessna 172 to Boeing 747, or enter your own burn rate manually.
Enter Flight Time
Enter your total flight duration in hours. Add your preferred fuel reserve percentage and taxi fuel.
Get Fuel Breakdown
Instantly see trip fuel, reserve fuel, taxi fuel, and total fuel required in gallons or kilograms.
Quick reference
Fuel Reference Table
Estimated fuel burn for common routes at typical cruise settings. Values are approximate and for planning purposes only.
| Aircraft | Route Example | Flight Time | Trip Fuel (gal) | + Reserve (15%) | Total (gal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C172 Cessna 172 | Local circuit | 1h 00m | 6 gal | 0.9 gal | 11.9 gal |
| PC12 Pilatus PC-12 | Short regional | 2h 00m | 120 gal | 18 gal | 158 gal |
| B738 Boeing 737-800 | KHI → DXB | 1h 30m | 1,200 gal | 180 gal | 1,480 gal |
| A320 Airbus A320 | ISB → DXB | 2h 45m | 2,338 gal | 351 gal | 2,789 gal |
| B77W Boeing 777-300ER | DXB → LHR | 7h 30m | 13,500 gal | 2,025 gal | 16,025 gal |
| B744 Boeing 747-400 | LHR → JFK | 8h 00m | 17,600 gal | 2,640 gal | 20,740 gal |
About this tool
Accurate & Free
This fuel burn estimator helps pilots, students, and aviation enthusiasts calculate how much fuel an aircraft needs for any given flight. Simply select your aircraft type or enter a custom burn rate, set your flight duration, and choose your reserve percentage.
Fuel figures are based on typical cruise burn rates and are intended for planning and educational purposes. Always verify fuel requirements with official performance charts before any real flight.
- 16 aircraft presets from Cessna to Boeing 747
- Supports both gallons (GPH) and kilograms (kg/h)
- Trip fuel, reserve, and taxi fuel breakdown
- 4 reserve options from 10% to 25%
- Instant unit conversion shown in results
- Works on mobile and desktop
- No sign-up or account needed
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