The Airbus A340 (ICAO type A343) is an aircraft of France origin, certificated in the Transport Category Airplanes category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 260,000 kg. It offers a maximum range of 7,400 nm, a cruise speed of 475 knots, a service ceiling of 41,000 ft and seating for up to 228 across its variants.
Airbus A340
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 334
- Active
- 333
- Origin
- France
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Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A340-211 A340-211 | — | 260,000 kg | 7,400 nm | 475 kt | 360 |
| A340-212 A340-212 | — | 260,000 kg | 7,400 nm | 475 kt | 360 |
| A340-213 A340-213 | — | 260,000 kg | 7,400 nm | 475 kt | 360 |
| A340-311 A340-311 | — | 275,000 kg | 6,700 nm | 475 kt | 335 |
| A340-312 A340-312 | — | 275,000 kg | 6,700 nm | 475 kt | 335 |
| A340-313 A340-313 | — | 275,000 kg | 6,700 nm | 475 kt | 335 |
| A340-541 A340-541 | — | 365,000 kg | 8,500 nm | 450 kt | 490 |
| A340-642 A340-642 | — | 365,000 kg | 7,500 nm | 450 kt | 550 |
The FAA paperwork
TCDS A43NM · Rev 10 · issued 2014-07-28
- Category
- Transport Category Airplanes
- MTOW
- 368,000 kg
- MZFW
- 225,000 kg
- Seats
- 2 crew · 375 passengers
- Fuel
- 213,566 L
- Ceiling
- 41,100 ft
Four Rolls-Royce- Trent 553-61 turbojet engines
14 CFR part 25, dated February 1, 1965 as amended by Amendments 25-1 through Amendment 25-95 inclusive plus Amendments 25-97, 25-98 and 25-104 with the following exceptions:
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Airbus A340 market & fleet intelligence
Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Airbus A340 fleet — updated daily.
1changed registration in 12 months
1 of the 334 registered Airbus A340 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (0% of the fleet), across 1 registration event. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.
- Aircraft seen flying
- 32
- Tracked flights
- 207
- Tracked flight hours
- 1,090
- Share of fleet flying
- 10%
32 Airbus A340 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (10% of the registered fleet), across 207 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.
What is the range of the Airbus A340?
The Airbus A340 has a maximum range of 7,400 nautical miles across variants.
How many people can the Airbus A340 carry?
The Airbus A340 seats up to 228 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the Airbus A340?
The Airbus A340's maximum take-off weight is 260,000 kg.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Airbus A340?
The Airbus A340's ICAO type designator is A343.
How many Airbus A340 aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 334 registered Airbus A340 airframes worldwide.