Aircraft Type
Airbus A340-200 “Four-Engine Long-Hauler”
The Airbus A340-200 is a long-range, four-engine widebody aircraft that was part of Airbus' early long-haul commercial jet lineup, designed to compete with Boeing's long-range aircraft in the international market during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Pioneering long-distance international flights with its four-engine configuration, providing exceptional range and reliability for intercontinental routes before more fuel-efficient twin-engine designs became dominant
The A340-200 was particularly popular with airlines operating ultra-long routes, such as Singapore Airlines' historic non-stop flights from Singapore to New York, before being phased out by more modern twin-engine aircraft
Cabin Environment
How the Airbus A340-200 affects jetlag recovery
Technical Specifications
Dimensions
59.4 m
Length
60.3 m
Wingspan
17.2 m
Height
Performance
14,800 km
Range
850 km/h
Cruise Speed
4× CFM International CFM56-5C
Engines
Airbus Family
Related aircraft variants
How It Compares
vs. Boeing 777-200ER
✓Slightly longer range (14,800 km vs 14,310 km)
✗Less fuel-efficient engines and higher operating costs
vs. McDonnell Douglas MD-11
✓More passenger capacity (420 max vs 410 max)
✗Less advanced wing design and older generation technology
vs. Boeing 747-400
✓More modern four-engine wide-body design
✗Slightly lower maximum passenger capacity