Airbus A340-300

01 Jun 2026 · © Unknown

A Lufthansa Airbus A340-300 sits at the gate under bright skies, showcasing the classic four-engine long-haul jet in Frankfurt.

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Aircraft

A340-300 A343

Lufthansa standard livery

Airline

Lufthansa

DLH / LH

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 75.0

Profile view is solid, but ground clutter and harsh sunlight reduce visual impact.

Location

Frankfurt Main Airport

FRA/EDDF

50.0267, 8.5584

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Frankfurt Main Airport FRA

Airport

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Aviation History

Workhorse of long-haul international routes in the 1990s-2010s; unique for being a four-engine widebody in the twinjet era. Once a mainstay of Lufthansa\'s transcontinental fleet.

Fleet Rarity

Lufthansa is one of the last major airlines operating the A340-300. Fewer than 100 A340-300s are still active in 2024.

Record Flights

Regularly deployed on long West Africa, East/South Africa, US, and South America routes; not typically used for world records but used for long nonstops.

Safety & Events

The A340 fleet has been involved in relatively few notable incidents; generally regarded as very safe. Lufthansa continued operating the A340-300 as other airlines retired them, especially post-pandemic for premium routes.

Future Outlook

Lufthansa A340-300s are gradually being retired, replaced by A350s and other efficient twinjets. The remaining fleet may leave service over the next several years.

Specifications

CFM56-5C4

Engine

60.3 meters

Wingspan

63.6 meters

Length

13,500 km

Range

875 km/h

Speed

Typically 295 passengers (2-class)

Capacity

275,000 kg

MTOW

16.9 meters

Height

137.8 kN (31,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

QC 1/2; ICAO Chapter 3/4 depending on variant/airframe

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