Airbus A330-300

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16 Apr 2026 · © SoonerAlum93

Spotted at international terminal

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Kiwi Aviation · 16 Apr 2026

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Aircraft

A330-300 A333

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) standard livery

HB-JHL

Registration

Airline

Swiss

SWR / LX

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

iPhone15 Pro

Achievements

Vintage Voyager, Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado, Widebody Wizard

4 badges earned

Location

Chicago O\'Hare International Airport

ORD/KORD

41.9786, -87.9048

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Chicago O\'Hare International Airport ORD

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

Mainstay of long-haul fleets since the late 1990s; the SWISS A330-300 fleet is a core part of their intercontinental operations.

Fleet Rarity

SWISS operates a relatively small fleet of A330-300s (about 14 frames as of 2023). Worldwide, the A330-300 is common.

Record Flights

Used on long intercontinental routes such as Zurich to North America, Asia, and Africa. Notably used for flights between Zurich and San Francisco, New York, Singapore, etc.

Safety & Events

No high-profile incidents with HB-JHL. The A330-300 series overall has a strong safety record.

Future Outlook

Still flying as of 2024; likely to be replaced by newer models (such as A350, 787) in the next decade.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 700 or Pratt & Whitney PW4000 (both possible, but most SWISS A330-300s use Trent 700)

Engine

60.3 meters

Wingspan

63.7 meters

Length

11,750 km

Range

871 km/h

Speed

277–440 passengers

Capacity

233,000 kg

MTOW

16.83 meters

Height

275–316 kN (61,900–71,100 lbf)

Thrust

Approaches ICAO Chapter 4, about 85-90 dB on departure at full MTOW (varies by takeoff profile)

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