A340-600 vs 767-300ER
The A340-600 leads, topping 4 of 7 compared metrics.
The Airbus A340-600 (introduced 2002) and the Boeing Commercial Airplanes 767-300ER (introduced 1988) are two aircraft buyers regularly weigh against each other. Both are commercial, which makes them natural cross-shopping rivals. The clearest separation between them is range, where the A340-600 has the advantage. undefined
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A340-600 vs 767-300ER: the key differences
- The A340-600 delivers 17% more range (A340-600: 7,500 nm; 767-300ER: 6,385 nm).
- The A340-600 delivers 6% more cruise speed (A340-600: 488 kt; 767-300ER: 459 kt).
- The A340-600 delivers 8% more passenger capacity (A340-600: 380 seats; 767-300ER: 351 seats).
- The A340-600 is the newer design (introduced 2002 versus 1988 for the 767-300ER), a gap of 14 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The A340-600 is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (837,756 lbs versus 412,775 lbs), which typically buys more cabin and payload at the cost of higher trip economics.
- The two differ in powerplant layout: the A340-600 runs 4 engines against 2 on the 767-300ER — a factor in redundancy, maintenance scope and operating cost.
Which mission suits which aircraft
Both aircraft are built for nonstop ultra-long-haul routes, so outright range rarely separates them — the call leans on cabin (the A340-600 seats more), trip economics and what is actually available on the market. Match the airframe to how you fly most weeks, not to the headline range figure.
Which should you choose?
On published specifications the A340-600 leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The 767-300ER can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
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A340-600 vs 767-300ER: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the A340-600 or the 767-300ER?
The A340-600 has the longer published range — 7,500 nm versus 6,385 nm for the 767-300ER.
Does the A340-600 or 767-300ER seat more passengers?
The A340-600 carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 380 seats, compared with 351 on the 767-300ER.
Which is faster, the A340-600 or the 767-300ER?
The A340-600 cruises faster, at 488 kt versus 459 kt for the 767-300ER.
Which is newer, the A340-600 or the 767-300ER?
The A340-600 is the newer design, introduced in 2002 versus 1988 for the 767-300ER.
Is the A340-600 or the 767-300ER the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the A340-600 is the larger aircraft — 837,756 lbs versus 412,775 lbs for the 767-300ER.
Should I buy the A340-600 or the 767-300ER?
On published specifications the A340-600 leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The 767-300ER can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
Still weighing up the A340-600 vs 767-300ER?
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