Vehicle
Airbus A380
The world's largest passenger airliner.
24 m (78'9")
- Measured
- Overall height 24 m; length 73 m (as stated by the manufacturer).
- Source
- Airbus: A380 · checked 19 September 2026
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Size comparison: Airbus A380
22.25 m difference (73 ft 0 in). Airbus A380 is taller than Average US adult man.
About Airbus A380
Airbus A380: The world's largest passenger airliner.
Airbus: A380 gives 24 m (78'9") (Overall height 24 m; length 73 m (as stated by the manufacturer)).
Next to the average US adult man (175 cm (5'9"), CDC), Airbus A380 is 13.71 times as tall: a difference of 22.25 m (73'0").
On this page you can put Airbus A380 beside american football goal post, basketball hoop, bowling pin or anything else in the catalog, all on one scale.
Comparisons
- Human vs Airbus A380 — 175 cm (5'9") vs 24 m (78'9")
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Frequently asked questions
How tall is an airbus A380?
24 m (78'9") (Overall height 24 m; length 73 m (as stated by the manufacturer)), according to Airbus: A380.
Is an airbus A380 taller than a person?
Yes. The average US adult man is 175 cm (5'9") (CDC), so an airbus A380 at 24 m (78'9") is 22.25 m taller.
Source
Measurement read from Airbus: A380 on 19 September 2026. Overall height 24 m; length 73 m (as stated by the manufacturer). HeightViz draws the figure the source gives and does not measure anything itself; if the source changes, this page is updated from it.
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