Airbus A340-642

05 Jan 2026 · © Unknown

Photo includes visible rain on the window, indicating weather conditions; the classic Lufthansa livery is shown. Taken at a major European hub likely to be FRA (Frankfurt), Lufthansa's principal base.

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Aircraft

A340-642 A340-600

Lufthansa

Airline

Lufthansa

DLH / LH

Manufacturer

Airbus

Insights

Aviation History

Longest commercial passenger aircraft until the Boeing 747-8, the A340-600 is notable for its four-engine design at a time when twins were becoming dominant.

Fleet Rarity

Lufthansa is one of the last major operators of the A340-600; most airlines have retired the type. Fewer than 20 are active worldwide.

Record Flights

Used on ultra-long haul routes such as Munich to Hong Kong, Johannesburg, and before COVID-19, had some of the longest nonstops from Europe.

Safety & Events

No major hull losses for Lufthansa's A340-600 fleet; involved in routine diversions and medical emergencies typical of large long-haul aircraft.

Future Outlook

Expected to be retired by 2025 as Lufthansa transitions to more efficient twins like the A350 and 787.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 556

Engine

63.45 m

Wingspan

75.36 m

Length

14,450 km

Range

880 km/h

Speed

Typically 326 passengers (3-class)

Capacity

368,000 kg

MTOW

17.30 m

Height

249 kN (56,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

Approximates ICAO Chapter 3/4 depending on engine mod; around 99-103 EPNdB

Noise

Exact registration not visible due to angle and weather.