The story
Airbus stretched the A340 by more than 38 feet, fitted four Rolls-Royce Trent 556s and launched the -600 with Virgin Atlantic in 2002. At 247 feet it was the longest passenger airliner in the world until the Boeing 747-8 arrived. Only 97 were delivered. Lufthansa, once its largest operator, flew its last -600 passenger service in October 2026.
To free up cabin space, the -600 could put crew rests, galleys and lavatories on the lower deck. Lufthansa's had a staircase down to a row of restrooms below the cabin.
Quick answers
How do you identify a A340-600?
Extremely long and slender for a four-engine jet, with large Trent 556 nacelles and a four-wheel center bogie between the main gear. The -300 is about 38 ft shorter, with slimmer CFM56 engines and a two-wheel center leg.
What does a A340-600 sound like?
Four big Trents in a deep, rolling chord. Takeoff runs feel long because they are.
How many people does the A340-600 carry?
Typical configuration: 380 (3-class).
How far can the A340-600 fly?
Range is about 7,800 nmi.
How big is the A340-600?
It is 247 ft 3 in long and 208 ft 2 in across the wings.
When did the A340-600 first fly?
Its first flight was in 2001.
How many A340-600s have been built?
97 built.
How rare is a A340-600 in Bogey?
RARE. A good day. Most spotters go weeks between sightings of something this rare. Your first A340-600 catch is worth 250 points.
