The Airbus A340-600 is the longest version of the four-engine A340 family, carrying 50 to 100 passengers up to 7,800 nautical miles from DFW. For any group above 19 passengers, the operation runs under FAR Part 121, which carries stricter crew and operating requirements than Part 135 and Part 91. From Dallas, it reaches London, Paris, and most of the Middle East nonstop at group sizes that no other charter platform can match at that range.
The A340-600 stretches the A340-300’s fuselage by approximately 11 meters, adding cabin capacity for large delegations without sacrificing the four-engine reliability the platform is known for. The aircraft’s 7,800 nautical miles range exceeds the A340-300 by 400 nautical miles, and its high-density charter configurations typically run 60 to 80 seats in a mixed first-business layout. Rolls-Royce Trent 556 engines power the extended-fuselage variant. Full specifications for the Airbus A340-600 are published by Airbus Corporate Jets.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: VIP Airliner
- Manufacturer: Airbus
- Year introduced: 2002
- Seating: 50 to 100
- Crew: 2
- Range: 7,800 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: Mach 0.82 (about 470 knots)
- Service ceiling: 41,450 feet
- Length: 247.3 feet
- Wingspan: 208.2 feet
- Height: 58.9 feet
- Baggage volume: 6,426 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Multiple lavatories
Why the Airbus A340-600 Fits Dallas
For a 70-person executive conference moving from Dallas to London, the A340-600 is one of the only single-aircraft solutions that offers the range and the seats simultaneously. The aircraft’s Part 121 operation means crew rest requirements, dual crew sets, and insurance levels that reflect the scale of the mission.
Dallas to Abu Dhabi or Dallas to Riyadh runs over 7,000 nautical miles. The A340-600 covers that nonstop for a 50 to 70-person group, which is a combination that eliminates the fuel stop, the gate coordination, and the passenger fatigue that a narrowbody-with-stop routing produces.
Large-scale government, military, or diplomatic group movements out of DFW sometimes require a single aircraft that cannot be sourced from the business aviation fleet. The A340-600 fills that role: full Part 121 standards, 100-seat capacity, and 7,800 nautical miles range.
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 A340-600 run $28,000 to $38,000 per hour as of 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
A340-600 rates typically run $28,000 to $38,000 per hour as of 8/2026; all-in pricing covers the full Part 121 crew, ground handling, and international fees.
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 A340-600 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.