Airbus A340-300

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10 Apr 2026 · © aviationpassionist

Lufthansa A340-300 (D-AIGL) on tow at Frankfurt

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Kiwi Aviation · 10 Apr 2026

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Boeing Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental (foreground, Lufthansa), Boeing 787-9 (background, El Al)

Aircraft

A340-300 A343

Lufthansa current livery

D-AIGL

Registration

Airline

Lufthansa

DLH / LH

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

Canon 2000D Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Ultra-Long-Haul, Airbus Aficionado

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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

The A340-300 was part of Airbus\' entry into the ultra-long-range market in the early 1990s; it played a major role in expanding direct intercontinental routes for many airlines.

Fleet Rarity

As of 2024, only a handful of major airlines (including Lufthansa) still fly the A340-300 in regular passenger service.

Record Flights

A340 family types have held records for ultra-long-haul flights, but the -300 specifically was more commonly used on high-capacity, long but not ultra-long ranges.

Safety & Events

The A340-300 has a strong safety record with few hull-loss incidents; notable for long, over-water routes pre-twinjet ETOPS expansion.

Future Outlook

Gradually being retired due to age and fuel efficiency concerns, but some airframes are being used for charter or high-demand routes.

Specifications

CFM International CFM56-5C

Engine

60.3 meters

Wingspan

63.69 meters

Length

13,500 km

Range

875 km/h

Speed

295 passengers (typical 3-class configuration)

Capacity

275,000 kg

MTOW

16.99 meters

Height

151 kN (34,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

Approaches ICAO Chapter 4 (varies by specific frame and engine options)

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