How far can a Cessna 150 fly on a full tank?
With full fuel the airplane can safely fly for about 3 hours*. Each gallon removed reduces the available flight time by about 10 minutes. If the anticipated flight is only 2 hours long instead of three, the pilot could elect to put 20 gallons of fuel in the tanks instead of 26. Max Range @ 10,000′ : 630 mi. FUEL CAPACITY: Standard: 26 gal.A Cessna 172 can typically fly around 640–800 miles on a full tank, depending on weather, weight, and altitude. That’s about 4–5 hours of flight time. Efficient planning and favorable conditions are key to maximizing range during longer flights in small aircraft.