Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	$ 135,801	$ 138,552
Operating Segments | Commercial Airplanes
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	76,784	75,863
Operating Segments | Defense, Space & Security
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	14,952	14,974
Operating Segments | Global Services
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	16,238	16,397
Operating Segments | Boeing Capital
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	1,656	1,735
Corporate Reconciling Items And Eliminations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	$ 26,171	$ 29,583