Airbus A330-300

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01 Jun 2026 · © Unknown

Lufthansa Airbus A330-300 undergoing deicing at Frankfurt Airport on a gray winter day.

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Aircraft

A330-300 A333

Lufthansa standard (post-2018 livery)

Airline

Lufthansa

DLH / LH

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max back triple camera 6.765mm f/1.78

Achievements

Vintage Voyager, Airbus Aficionado, Widebody Wizard

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 73.0

Great full-aircraft view with clear deicing action, but dull light and reflections in the window reduce punch.

Location

Frankfurt Main Airport

FRA/EDDF

50.0267, 8.5584

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Frankfurt Main Airport FRA

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The A330-300 is a major twin-aisle, long-haul workhorse widely used by global carriers. Lufthansa operates a sizable fleet on transatlantic and long European routes.

Fleet Rarity

Common—Lufthansa is one of the world\'s largest A330 operators.

Record Flights

Not typically used for record flights, but regularly seen on Europe-North America and Middle East routes.

Safety & Events

Generally strong safety record, with several non-fatal incidents involving this type globally, but not particularly associated with Lufthansa A330-300 fleet.

Future Outlook

Some frames being replaced by A350 and 787 in Lufthansa fleet over the next decade, but type remains active.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 700 or CF6-80E1 (varies by Lufthansa A330-300)

Engine

60.3 meters

Wingspan

63.7 meters

Length

11,750 km

Range

875 km/h

Speed

277–440 passengers, typically 300 (Lufthansa ~255-300)

Capacity

242,000 kg

MTOW

16.8 meters

Height

303 kN – 316 kN per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, ~97-100 dB

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