Airbus A340-500
A340 family · First flight 2002 · Out of production
The Airbus A340-500 is a Airbus commercial airliner that entered service in 2003, typically seating 270 to 313 passengers. It cruises at Mach 0.82 (560 mph, 900 km/h) on four rolls-royce trent 553 turbofans, with a published range of 9,000 nautical miles (16,670 km). Today it is flown by carriers including Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways.
Specifications sourced from manufacturer and published type data. Fleet and operator data as of June 2026.
Specifications
- First flight
- 2002
- Entered service
- 2003
- Status
- Out of production
- Production ended
- 2011
- Typical capacity
- 270 to 313
- Range
- 9,000 nautical miles (16,670 km)
- Cruise speed
- Mach 0.82 (560 mph, 900 km/h)
- Length
- 67.93 m (222 ft 10 in)
- Wingspan
- 63.45 m (208 ft 2 in)
- Engines
- Four Rolls-Royce Trent 553 turbofans
Airlines that fly the Airbus A340-500
1 carrier in our directory operate the Airbus A340-500, ranked by in-service count.
Frequently asked about the Airbus A340-500
When did the Airbus A340-500 enter service?
The Airbus A340-500 first flew in 2002 and entered commercial service in 2003.
What is the range of the Airbus A340-500?
The Airbus A340-500 has a published range of 9,000 nautical miles (16,670 km), powered by Four Rolls-Royce Trent 553 turbofans.
How many passengers does the Airbus A340-500 carry?
Typical seating is 270 to 313 in a two- or three-class layout. Dense single-class configurations can fit more; ultra-long-haul airlines often fly fewer.
Is the Airbus A340-500 still in production?
Production ended in 2011. 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 A340-500?
Major operators include Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, among others.
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