A340-600 vs 747-400
The 747-400 typically seats about 36 more passengers, while the A340-600 flies about 960 km further. The 747-400 flew first, 13 years earlier.
A340-600 · 75.4 m
747-400 · 70.6 m
| Airbus A340-600 | Boeing 747-400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Airbus | Boeing |
| First flight | 2001 | 1988 |
| Typical seats | 380 | 416 |
| Range | 14,450 km | 13,490 km |
| Length | 75.4 m | 70.6 m |
| Engines | 4 × jet | 4 × jet |
| Body | Wide-body | Wide-body |
● marks the higher figure. Bigger isn’t always better: airlines pick the size that fits the route.
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