About the Airbus A340-200
Airbus covers the A340-200 and A340-300 in a shared airport planning manual. Both have a wide fuselage and four engines. The -200 has a shorter fuselage, which changes the available cabin space. The two models use separate aircraft type codes even though they share the A340 name.
Seating capacity
Airbus’s example shows 228 seats, split between 10 in First, 48 in Business and 170 in Economy. This number comes from the manufacturer’s three-class drawing. Operators can devote different amounts of space to each class, the galleys and other cabin facilities. Check the operating airline’s layout when you need a count for a specific aircraft.
Cabin layout
The Airbus drawing shows First at the front, Business behind it and Economy farther aft. Two aisles separate the seating blocks. The plan also marks exits, lavatories and galleys. Those features can interrupt the pattern of rows, so the seat count by itself tells you little about an individual seat. Check the row and letter on the airline’s map.
How to recognize an Airbus A340-200
Look for two engines beneath each wing and the relatively short widebody fuselage. The A340-300 also has four engines, so the side profile is a better clue than the number of engines when comparing those two models. Perspective can make an aircraft look shorter in a photograph. Use the registration to confirm the variant.
Variants and related aircraft
The FAA lists the A340-200 under A342 and the A340-300 under A343. The later A340-500 and A340-600 use A345 and A346. Select the radar filter using the full aircraft model rather than the family name.
Airbus A340-300 · Airbus A340-500
Frequently asked questions
How many seats does an Airbus A340-200 have?
Airbus illustrates a 228-seat layout with three classes. The actual count depends on the operator’s cabin configuration.
Does the Airbus A340-200 have four engines?
Yes. It has two under each wing. The A340-300 shares that feature but has a longer fuselage and a separate code, A343.