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ZS-SXD

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ZS-SXD — photo of this aircraftThis aircraft
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Representative photo of a Airbus A340Type photo — not this specific aircraftPhoto: Iberia Airlines · CC BY 2.0
This aircraft is a
Airbus A340
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Performance specs

Performance
Range
6,700 nm
Cruise speed
475 kt
Max speed
494 kt
Service ceiling
41,000 ft
Takeoff distance
3000 m
Landing distance
1200 m
Weights
MTOW
275,000 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
141,500 L
Dimensions
Length
63.6 m
Wingspan
60.3 m
Height
16.7 m
Capacity
Seats
260
Max passengers
335

Flight activity

(75 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
17
Last 90 days
38
Last seen
10 Nov 2026
Tracked since
26 May 2026
  • Tracked flight13 Oct 2026 · 10h 58m
  • Tracked flight19 Jul 2026 · 11h 50m

Showing the 2 most recent distinct flights. The total counts every raw ADS-B tracking leg, including repeat observations and sub-5-minute artifacts.

From ADS-B observations collected since May 2026. Coverage depends on ground-receiver density; gaps do not mean the aircraft did not fly.

How common is this aircraft?
334Airbus A340 registered worldwide

Common. More common than 89% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • ZS-SXDZAACTIVE
    South African Airways
    —

Owner names are published by the issuing civil registry (FAA / CCARCS / CASA / ANAC / NZ CAA). Owner addresses present in the source are not republished here. Registered owner? Request removal

Operator history

(1)
  • South African Airways
    Operator
    2026 – present
ZS-SXD — frequently asked
What aircraft model is ZS-SXD?

ZS-SXD is a Airbus A340. Sprinkle's record for ZS-SXD covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is ZS-SXD currently active?

Registry records list ZS-SXD's status as Active, registered in South Africa — a Airbus A340.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of ZS-SXD?

ZS-SXD carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 643, the serial assigned to this Airbus A340 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for ZS-SXD?

ZS-SXD's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is 00B1F2 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Airbus A340 broadcasts.