    Most jet airliners currently used in transatlantic service have maximum speeds of approximately 568 mph, and are typically operated at cruising speeds of 530 to 54 … 0 mph. The supersonic Concorde airliner, used from 1976 to 2003, had a cruising speed of 1330 mph.n approach (landing) speed is determined by the type of plane, weight, weather and the condition of the runway. A heavy 747-400 might have a landing speed of 160 KIAS (knots … indicated air speed) or about 185 mph. 2 people found this useful.