Airbus A340-300
A340 family · First flight 1991 · Out of production
The Airbus A340-300 is a Airbus commercial airliner that entered service in 1993, typically seating 277 to 335 passengers. It cruises at Mach 0.82 (560 mph, 900 km/h) on four cfm56-5c turbofans, with a published range of 7,400 nautical miles (13,700 km). Today it is flown by carriers including Lufthansa, South African Airways, Iberia.
Specifications sourced from manufacturer and published type data. Fleet and operator data as of June 2026.
Specifications
- First flight
- 1991
- Entered service
- 1993
- Status
- Out of production
- Production ended
- 2008
- Typical capacity
- 277 to 335
- Range
- 7,400 nautical miles (13,700 km)
- Cruise speed
- Mach 0.82 (560 mph, 900 km/h)
- Length
- 63.69 m (208 ft 11 in)
- Wingspan
- 60.3 m (197 ft 10 in)
- Engines
- Four CFM56-5C turbofans
Airbus A340-300 seat maps by airline
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Airlines that fly the Airbus A340-300
3 carriers in our directory operate the Airbus A340-300, ranked by in-service count. See the full operator ranking →
Cabin layouts
Seat maps for the Airbus A340-300 by airline — pitch, width, and cabin classes for each configuration. Compare all Airbus A340-300 cabin layouts →
- Lufthansa300 seats
- Aerolineas Argentinas280 seats
- Air France275 seats
- Turkish Airlines270 seats
- Iberia253 seats
- South African Airways253 seats
- SAS Scandinavian Airlines247 seats
- Virgin Atlantic240 seats
- Swiss International Air Lines219 seats
- Air Mauritius
- Cathay Pacific
- China Airlines
- China Eastern Airlines
- Eurowings
- Philippine Airlines
Frequently asked about the Airbus A340-300
When did the Airbus A340-300 enter service?
The Airbus A340-300 first flew in 1991 and entered commercial service in 1993.
What is the range of the Airbus A340-300?
The Airbus A340-300 has a published range of 7,400 nautical miles (13,700 km), powered by Four CFM56-5C turbofans.
How many passengers does the Airbus A340-300 carry?
Typical seating is 277 to 335 in a two- or three-class layout. Dense single-class configurations can fit more; ultra-long-haul airlines often fly fewer.
Is the Airbus A340-300 still in production?
Production ended in 2008. Out of production. Passenger examples continue to fly with airlines worldwide until they reach their operating life or are retired for fleet-renewal reasons.
Which airlines operate the Airbus A340-300?
Major operators include Lufthansa, South African Airways, Iberia, among others.
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