Gents,
Comparing a 345 to a 300ulr is like comparing a 200LR to a 346.
However For your info.
10th of April
300-ULR DXB-JFK flt time 13.30 / trip 109.1 / zfw 225t (max 237t) Pax 264
200-LR GRU-DXB flt time 13.45 / trip 101.8 / zfw 202.6 (Max 209) Pax 231
345 DXB-SYD flt time 13.16 / trip 112.5 / zfw 219 (Max 229) Pax 196
(Cargo unknown!)
So the 300ULR carries more pax for less burn than a 345 and 200LR flies longer for less burn. I'm sure the 345 is a good airplane (4 eng's and all that) but the B777 makes more fuel (money) sense!
I think it's argreed by all that Ek push the limit's on FTL's and ULR layover times.
Now I must get out more!
Ta
Billy