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Reconciliation of Liabilities from Segment to Consolidated (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Liabilities $ 75,972 $ 76,378
Commercial Airplanes [Member]
   
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Liabilities 23,022 21,757
Boeing Military Aircraft [Member] | Total Defense, Space & Security [Member]
   
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Liabilities 2,715 3,050
Network & Space Systems [Member] | Total Defense, Space & Security [Member]
   
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Liabilities 846 1,096
Global Services & Support [Member] | Total Defense, Space & Security [Member]
   
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Liabilities 1,775 1,612
Total Defense, Space & Security [Member]
   
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Liabilities 5,336 5,758
Boeing Capital [Member]
   
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Liabilities 2,789 3,719
Other Segment [Member]
   
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Liabilities 879 969
Unallocated Items And Eliminations [Member]
   
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Liabilities $ 43,946 $ 44,175