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Old 17th November 2013 | 10:49
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RarraMan
 
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Reserve Fuel for a 9000km trip

Guys, How much trip fuel and reserve fuel should I load for a 9,000 km (4,900 nm) trip. Let's say my aircraft MTOW is around 230,000 kg (507,000 lb) . FL350.

After doing some maths I've estimated:

75,000 kg (165,300 lb) for Trip Fuel

10,800 kg (23,800 lb) for Reserve Fuel (10% time trip + 30 minutes holding at 1500ft at alternative airport)

So Total Fuel Weight = 85,800 kg (189,000 lb)

What do you think guys? Is this an accurate estimation?
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