777 is larger. Engine nacelles are larger. If the wheels are down, the 777 has 6 wheels on each main gear (i.e. the gear under the wings) while the767 has only 4.
In addition to the above, have a look at the tail of the plane. The 767 has a rounded cone-type tail, whereas the 777 has theirs flattened, like they took the sides of the tail and smashed/pressed them together, similar to that of an MD-80.
It would be kinda hard if it was a 764 and a 772. But the best would be the size of the engines, and if the gear was down how many tires were on each gear.
uhmmm…yes I made a funny. Because if they are flying overhead…I would not be able to tell the difference. Sorry if I made you look to see if there actually was one. Oopsss …theres another one…a funny.
Just to stir the pot…which I like to do and add my .02, If as suggested you follow FA tracking a particular airport you would know which airline flys the T7, and who is bringing the 76. Now IF the same airline, say UA flys both flavors… the belly of their T7 has what to me looks like an unpainted area all the way up its belly. Plus you can just tell the T7 is a bit wider then the 76, her engines are a little larger, the gear as mentioned…I would say if you live near say LAX, JFK, IAD, SFO…an airport serviced by long haul service just study the flights…GL!!
Like I said, have a look at the tail. B767s, like B757s, have the rounded cone tail behind the elevator. The B777 has theirs flattened together, like MD83s/MD90s/B717s.