What is the cabin pressure altitude on the Airbus A340-500?

The Airbus A340-500 maintains a cabin pressure altitude of 6,900 ft, which is standard for this generation. Lower cabin altitude means more oxygen reaches your bloodstream, helping with jet lag recovery.

How humid is the cabin on the Airbus A340-500?

Cabin humidity on the Airbus A340-500 is approximately 18.00%. Like most aircraft, the cabin air is quite dry — staying hydrated during your flight helps reduce jet lag.

What is the range of the Airbus A340-500?

The Airbus A340-500 has a range of 16,670 km (10,358 mi), making it capable of ultra-long-haul nonstop flights.

When did the Airbus A340-500 first fly?

The Airbus A340-500 made its first flight in 2002. Airbus designed it as a modern-generation aircraft and it remains in production today.

Aircraft Type

Airbus A340-500 “Ultra-Long Range Jetliner”

The Airbus A340-500 is an extended-range widebody long-haul aircraft that was part of the successful A340 family, known for its exceptional long-distance capabilities and four-engine configuration during an era of increasing long-haul international routes.

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ICAOA345

ManufacturerAirbus

Range16,670 km

StatusIn Production

Capable of connecting some of the world's most distant city pairs with non-stop flights, including Singapore to New York, which was the longest commercial flight in the world at the time

The A340-500 held the record for the world's longest commercial flight route when Singapore Airlines operated a non-stop service between Singapore and Newark, covering approximately 15,345 kilometers in a single flight