The Continental Airlines is one of two airlines which operated the Boeing 767-400, the longest version of the 767.

The Boeing 767-400ER 's maiden flight was on October 9, 1999 and four aircraft took part in the development program.  In August 29, 2000, the 767-400ER was first delivered to Continental Airlines.  Boeing delivered sixteen 767-400s to Continental Airlines.  Boeing 767-400ER is a stretched development of the popular 767-300ER.  The Boeing 767-400's wheels, tires and brakes and its all new interior is similar and common with the Boeing 777.

The Boeing 767-400 has a cockpit crew of two pilots.  It incorporates two Pratt & Whitney PW4062 and two General Electric CF6-80C2B8F.  It has a maximum speed of 898 km/h and a range of 10.454 km.  It features a new APU, new tailskid and increased weights.

As of September 2006, there were 38 orders for the 767-400ER and 16 orders came from Continental Airlines.