The Airbus A340-300 in VIP configuration is a four-engine wide-body, and from Los Angeles it will carry thirty to sixty passengers 7,400 nautical miles nonstop. This is private travel at genuine airline scale.
Airbus built the A340-300 as a four-engine long-haul wide-body; VIP and head-of-state conversions typically seat thirty to sixty. Cruise is around Mach 0.82 and range is 7,400 nautical miles. 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 Los Angeles
Sixty passengers going 7,400 nautical miles nonstop from Los Angeles is a specification almost nothing else on this site approaches. Head-of-state travel, large delegations and full touring organizations are the realistic users.
Four engines and a wide-body cabin mean a very different operating and cost structure from a narrow-body corporate jet, and the field requirements go with it. Los Angeles International at 12,923 feet and Ontario at 12,197 feet, the latter open 24 hours with no curfew, are the practical Southern California departure points.
Aircraft this size operate under FAR Part 121 or the foreign equivalent on an international leg. Which certificate applies, and what the operator’s safety and incident history looks like, are settled before we discuss dates or cost.
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 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The A340-300 quotes near the top of this site on an hourly basis, and at sixty passengers the cost per seat is a completely different number from the headline.
Other VIP Airliners Available
The full vip airliners category page lists every vip airliner we arrange for Los Angeles departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Airbus A340-300 charter in or out of Los Angeles, call +1 (888) 987-5387 or head to 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.