Airbus A330-343

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1h ago · © Cameron P

UL606 arriving into YSSY (Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport) runway 34L from Colombo. 12/07/26

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Aircraft

A330-343 A333

SriLankan Airlines standard livery

4R-ALF

Registration

Airline

SriLankan Airlines

ALK / UL

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max back triple camera 16.891mm f/2.8

Achievements

Vintage Voyager, Winglet Watcher, Skyline Symphony, Airbus Aficionado, Widebody Wizard, First Catch

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 79.0

Good sharpness and daylight exposure, but the fence intrudes and the aircraft is close to the lower edge.

Location

Shep’s Mound

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport · SYD/YSSY · Runway 34L

-33.9461, 151.1770

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Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport SYD

Airport

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Aviation History

The Airbus A330-300 is a popular long-haul widebody, with SriLankan operating a notable number for routes between Sri Lanka, Asia, and Australia.

Fleet Rarity

A330-300 is common among full-service airlines, but SriLankan is the only A330 operator in Sri Lanka.

Record Flights

Operates long routes such as Colombo–Melbourne (over 10 hours), but not typically used for ultra-long-haul.

Safety & Events

SriLankan Airlines has a strong safety record with the A330 fleet, with no major hull-loss accidents.

Future Outlook

Still in active service as of 2024; expected to remain operational for several more years.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 700

Engine

60.3 m

Wingspan

63.7 m

Length

11,750 km

Range

871 km/h (Mach 0.82)

Speed

277–440 passengers (typical: 300)

Capacity

242,000 kg

MTOW

16.8 m

Height

67,500 lbf (300 kN) per engine

Thrust

QC2 (departure), QC0.5 (arrival); Meets ICAO Chapter 4 standards ~99 dB

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