Airbus A340-300
Airbus · A343
Extended-range four-engine variant. Swiss and Lufthansa used it on ultra-long routes before replacing with twins.
A four-engine jet in the heavy category. Cruises at about 475 kts. Approaches at 150 kts. Requires about 18.2k ft of field length for takeoff.
4x JetHeavyRECAT BFL410 ceilingILS capable
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Engines | 4 x Jet |
| Weight class | Heavy (H) |
| RECAT-EU category | B (Upper heavy) |
| Service ceiling | 41,000 ft (FL410) |
| Max climb rate | 1,500 fpm |
| Max descent rate | 3,000 fpm |
Speed envelope
Speeds are approximate true airspeed (TAS). At cruise altitude, the Mach number is the governing limit where shown.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum speed | 145 kts |
| Landing speed | 150 kts |
| Cruise speed | ~475 kts TAS |
| Maximum speed | M0.84 (~494 kts TAS) |
Runway requirements
Field lengths used in the simulation for takeoff/landing calculations.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Takeoff field length | 18,228 ft / 3.00 nm / 5,556 m |
| Landing field length | 10,937 ft / 1.80 nm / 3,334 m |
Equipment
| Capability | Status |
|---|---|
| ILS approaches | Yes |
| Fix navigation | Yes |
| SRS category | 3 |
| LAHSO category | 9 |
Where you'll see it
The Airbus A340-300 flies with Lufthansa, Swiss International, and South African Airways. You'll encounter it regularly in Frankfurt, Zurich, Johannesburg airspace.