Airbus A340-600
A340 family · First flight 2001 · Out of production
The Airbus A340-600 is a Airbus commercial airliner that entered service in 2002, typically seating 320 to 380 passengers. It cruises at Mach 0.82 (560 mph, 900 km/h) on four rolls-royce trent 556 turbofans, with a published range of 7,800 nautical miles (14,450 km). Today it is flown by carriers including Lufthansa, Virgin Atlantic, Iberia.
Specifications sourced from manufacturer and published type data. Fleet and operator data as of June 2026.
Specifications
- First flight
- 2001
- Entered service
- 2002
- Status
- Out of production
- Production ended
- 2011
- Typical capacity
- 320 to 380
- Range
- 7,800 nautical miles (14,450 km)
- Cruise speed
- Mach 0.82 (560 mph, 900 km/h)
- Length
- 75.36 m (247 ft 3 in)
- Wingspan
- 63.45 m (208 ft 2 in)
- Engines
- Four Rolls-Royce Trent 556 turbofans
Airbus A340-600 seat maps by airline
Airlines that fly the Airbus A340-600
1 carrier in our directory operate the Airbus A340-600, ranked by in-service count.
Cabin layouts
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Frequently asked about the Airbus A340-600
When did the Airbus A340-600 enter service?
The Airbus A340-600 first flew in 2001 and entered commercial service in 2002.
What is the range of the Airbus A340-600?
The Airbus A340-600 has a published range of 7,800 nautical miles (14,450 km), powered by Four Rolls-Royce Trent 556 turbofans.
How many passengers does the Airbus A340-600 carry?
Typical seating is 320 to 380 in a two- or three-class layout. Dense single-class configurations can fit more; ultra-long-haul airlines often fly fewer.
Is the Airbus A340-600 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 A340-600?
Major operators include Lufthansa, Virgin Atlantic, Iberia, among others.
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