VIP airliners carry the New York groups that are too big for any business jet, such as corporate delegations, sports teams and touring productions.
Airbus introduced the A340-300 in 1993. It seats 30 to 60 with a published range of 7,400 nautical miles and a cruise of Mach 0.82 (~470 knots). The aircraft has a service ceiling of 41,000 feet, 6,950 cubic feet of baggage volume and multiple lavatories.
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 (~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 New York
With 7,400 nautical miles of published range, it covers trips from New York to destinations such as St. Maarten, San Francisco and Tokyo, allowing for reserves and routing. From roughly November through March, snow and de-icing can add time to a New York departure, so build a little slack into winter plans.
With an aircraft this size, Teterboro’s 100,000 lb operating-weight limit is worth checking early. Many heavy jets operate within it, while the largest long range jets and airliners usually fly from Westchester County, Stewart or one of the major New York airports. Whether the aircraft can use a particular airport on your date is the operator’s call for that aircraft, its weight and the day’s weather, and your advisor will confirm it before anything is booked.
How New York Clients Use the Airbus A340-300
These are airliners fitted out with private cabins. There are far fewer of them than business jets, so call as early as you can when a New York trip needs one.
Send us the route, the passenger count and what everyone is bringing, and your advisor will tell you whether this aircraft fits the trip or suggest one that fits better.
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.
- 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
- Estimated hourly rate: $25,000 to $35,000 (as of 10/2026)
Other VIP Airliners Available
Contact
For a quote on a Airbus A340-300 charter in or out of New York, call an advisor at 1-888-987-5387, or send the trip through our contact page. You can read how we review operators and crews on our safety page, and compare other categories in the aircraft gallery.
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.