I flew the MD11 for 4 years, and the 777 for 8.

No comparison, the 777 is a much, much, much easier airplane to hand fly up to cruise, and to land. The MD11 is a basterdized DC10 with too small a wing and a goofy CG management system and a computer controlled "LSAS" system. (longitudinal stability augmentation syst) That none of the Majors who had them (Delta, American) are flying them any more, and replaced them with the 777, should tell you something.

We used to call it the "MD-911", as in, "CALL 911!"

The 777 on the other hand is a puzzy cat, easiest landing airplane I've ever flown, and won't try to screw you at every chance like the MD911 will. If you've been flying the MD11 for awhile, you will be amazed at how much easier the 777 is to fly/land.