How Fast Are Planes Going When They Land? [Solved]
Namaste, iam Angela Hall, No wild parties while I’m gone, mister! How Fast Are Planes Going When They Land? [Solved] At cruising altitude, most commercial airplanes fly at a speed of roughly 500 to 600 mph. When landing, however, they must reduce their speed. A typical 747, for instance, has a landing speed of about 160 to 170 mph. And upon touching the runway, airplanes must quickly brake until they come to a complete stop....