VIP airliners carry the Colorado groups that are too big for any business jet, such as company 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 Colorado
With 7,400 nautical miles of published range, it covers trips from Denver to destinations such as New York, Boston and Tokyo, allowing for reserves and routing. In winter, snow and de-icing can add time to a Colorado departure, so it helps to build a little slack into the plan.
Centennial caps aircraft at 70,000 lb maximum takeoff weight, or 75,000 lb for Stage III aircraft, so heavier aircraft leave from Denver International, Rocky Mountain Metropolitan, Colorado Springs or Colorado Air and Space Port. At Colorado’s elevations, 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 conditions, and your advisor will confirm it before anything is booked.
How Colorado Clients Use the Airbus A340-300
These are airliners fitted with private cabins, and there are far fewer of them than business jets, so call as early as you can when a Colorado trip needs one.
Tell us the route, how many people are flying and what they are bringing, skis and golf bags included, and your advisor will say whether this aircraft suits the trip or suggest one that suits it 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)
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Contact
For a quote on an Airbus A340-300 charter in or out of Colorado, 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.