About the Airbus A340-300
Lufthansa lists its A340-300 at 63.66 meters long, with a wingspan of 60.30 meters and four CFM International CFM56-5C engines. The two-aisle cabin gives operators room to arrange several travel classes along the fuselage. Airbus documents the -300 alongside the shorter -200 in its airport planning manual.
Seating capacity
Lufthansa publishes a 279-seat layout with 30 Business, 28 Premium Economy and 221 Economy seats. It also publishes a 251-seat layout with 42 Business, 28 Premium Economy and 181 Economy seats. A third plan has 267 seats split between Business and Economy. These counts describe particular Lufthansa configurations. Check the operating airline’s map to see which applies to your flight.
Cabin layout
Two aisles run through the passenger cabin. Lufthansa’s 279-seat example places Business at the front, followed by Premium Economy and Economy. Its two-class plan allocates the cabin to Business and Economy. Use the map to see the row and seat letter, locate galleys and lavatories, and check the position of the exits.
How to recognize an Airbus A340-300
Look for a wide fuselage and two engines under each wing. The A330-300 has a similar outline but uses one engine on each side. Four engines help distinguish the families, while several A340 variants share that feature. Use a side view and the registration to confirm the -300.
Variants and related aircraft
The FAA lists the A340-300 under A343. The shorter A340-200 uses A342 and the A340-600 uses A346. The A330-300 uses A333. Check the full model name when choosing a radar filter.
Airbus A340-200 · Airbus A340-600
Frequently asked questions
How many seats does an Airbus A340-300 have?
The number depends on the airline layout. Lufthansa publishes examples with 251, 267 and 279 seats. Check your flight’s seat map for its configuration.
How can I distinguish an A340-300 from an A330-300?
The A340-300 has four engines, two under each wing. The A330-300 has two engines in total. A confirmed registration identifies the exact model.