747-8 Intercontinental vs A340-600
The 747-8 Intercontinental typically seats about 87 more passengers, while the A340-600 flies about 130 km further. The A340-600 flew first, 10 years earlier.
747-8 Intercontinental · 76.3 m
A340-600 · 75.4 m
| Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental | Airbus A340-600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Boeing | Airbus |
| First flight | 2011 | 2001 |
| Typical seats | 467 | 380 |
| Range | 14,320 km | 14,450 km |
| Length | 76.3 m | 75.4 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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