Aircraft Type
Airbus A340-600 “Long Ranger”
The Airbus A340-600 is a long-range, four-engine wide-body airliner that was part of Airbus's successful A340 family, known for its exceptional range and passenger capacity for international and intercontinental routes.
IATA346ICAOA346ManufacturerAirbusScore6.50/10Range14,600 kmStatusIn Production
Being one of the longest passenger aircraft in the world before the introduction of the A350, with an impressive stretched fuselage that could carry up to 380 passengers over distances exceeding 14,600 kilometers
The A340-600 was particularly popular with airlines like Virgin Atlantic and Lufthansa, and it represented a significant milestone in long-haul aircraft design with its ability to operate ultra-long routes without requiring additional fuel stops
Cabin Environment
How the Airbus A340-600 affects jetlag recovery
Technical Specifications
Dimensions
75.3 m
Length
63.5 m
Wingspan
17.2 m
Height
Performance
14,600 km
Range
907 km/h
Cruise Speed
4× Rolls-Royce Trent 500
Engines
Airbus Family
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How It Compares
vs. Boeing 777-300ER
✓Longer range (14,600 km vs 14,210 km)
✗Lower passenger capacity (380 vs 396)
vs. Airbus A330-300
✓Higher maximum passenger capacity
✗Shorter range compared to A340-600
vs. Boeing 747-400
✓More fuel-efficient four-engine design
✗Lower maximum passenger capacity