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Cruise Speed (Normal)473 knots. Cruise Speed (Normal). Compared to the average Turbofan-powered Narrow-body Commercial Passenger Plane, which cruises at 458 knots (527 mph) to maximize range and can cruise at a maximum speed of 472 knots (543 mph), the Bombardier CRJ700: 1  Maximizes its range at a 11 knot (13 mph) lower speed (a 2.4% margin).
Why Hasnât Commercial Air Travel Gotten Any Faster Since the 1960s? Specified cruising speeds for commercial airliners today range between about 480 and 510 knots, compared to 525 knots for the Boeing 707, a mainstay of 1960s jet travel. Why? âThe main issue is fuel economy,â says Aeronautics and Astronautics professor Mark Drela.