The Airbus A340-300 carries 30 to 60 passengers 7,400 nautical miles from Dallas, which means it can move a large corporate group from DFW to London or Paris nonstop without the constraints of a narrowbody’s range. For groups above 19 passengers, the operation falls under FAR Part 121, which carries stricter crew and operating requirements than both FAR Part 91 and FAR Part 135. Four CFM56 engines give the A340 redundancy that twin-engine alternatives cannot match on ultra-long oceanic segments.
The A340-300 was designed as a four-engine alternative to the twin-engine widebody on routes where early ETOPS certification was not available. In charter configuration, operators typically convert the cabin to 30 to 60 seats with a first-class forward section, a business cabin, and a crew rest area. The aircraft’s 7,400 nautical miles range covers virtually all transatlantic routes from DFW and many trans-Pacific missions with one stop. Full specifications for the Airbus A340-300 are published by Airbus Corporate Jets.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: VIP Airliner
- Manufacturer: Airbus
- Year introduced: 1993
- Seating: 30 to 60
- Crew: 2
- Range: 7,400 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: Mach 0.82 (about 470 knots)
- Service ceiling: 41,000 feet
- Length: 208.9 feet
- Wingspan: 197.8 feet
- Height: 55.7 feet
- Baggage volume: 6,950 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Multiple lavatories
Why the Airbus A340-300 Fits Dallas
Dallas-area energy companies that move 40 to 50 employees to international operations sites, training events, or major conferences have few charter options in that passenger-count and range combination. The A340-300 is one of them: 7,400 nautical miles of range, 30-60 seats, and Part 121 crew and operational standards governing the flight.
When the Dallas Cowboys or another NFL team travels to an international regular-season or preseason game, the squad, coaching staff, and travel party can exceed 100 members and require multiple aircraft. The A340-300 covers the transatlantic range in a single aircraft, reducing the coordination required for a two-aircraft movement.
For a large corporate incentive trip from Dallas to a European resort destination, the A340-300 delivers a configured cabin that separates leadership, staff, and guests into distinct zones across a fuselage that an A320 or 737 cannot replicate.
Vetting Behind Every Trip
Every operator, aircraft, and crew goes through our internal due diligence before we present any options. Our internal standards meet or exceed what the FAA requires:
- FAR Part 135 charter operators for traditional private aircraft, or FAR Part 121 for airliner-size and group trips (or the foreign equivalent on international legs)
- Operator subscription to Wyvern and ARGUS reviewed where the operator participates; reports may be provided on request.
- Pilot experience and operator incident history reviewed before we recommend an aircraft.
- Fewer than 60 brokers worldwide hold Premium Wyvern Broker Member status, and Air Charter Advisors is one of them.
Charter Pricing Reference
Industry hourly rates for the Airbus A340-300 run $25,000 to $35,000 per hour as of 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
A340-300 charter rates typically run $25,000 to $35,000 per hour as of 8/2026; Part 121 operations include the full crew, insurance, and operational overhead that standard requires.
Other VIP Airliners Available
The full vip airliners category page lists every vip airliner we arrange for Dallas departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Airbus A340-300 charter from Dallas, TX, call +1 (888) 987-5387 or visit our contact page. For the vetting work behind every trip, see our safety page. To browse cross-category options for the same trip, visit the aircraft directory.
The hourly rates provided are estimates based on 2026 market data and are for informational purposes only. These figures are subject to change and do not constitute a final offer. Final pricing is dynamic and depends on real-time factors including, but not limited to, specific itinerary requirements, aircraft positioning (“ferry” fees), fuel price volatility, and current market availability. These estimates exclude all applicable taxes, de-icing, landing and handling fees, special event fees, international surcharges, overnight crew expenses, and premium catering. Please contact Air Charter Advisors directly for a firm, all-inclusive quote tailored to your specific travel needs.