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A Boeing 747 wing longer than the first flight

Yes: depending on the variant, a Boeing 747’s wingspan is about 59.6–68.4 m. The Wright Flyer’s first successful flight on December 17, 1903, lasted 12 seconds and covered about 36 m. So even an early 747’s wingspan exceeds the distance of that first flight.

A 747’s wingspan exceeds the Wright Flyer’s first 36-meter flight.