The Airbus A340-600 is the longest-range and highest-capacity aircraft in this batch, carrying 50 to 100 passengers across 7,800 nautical miles in a VVIP configuration. For Mexico charter, it is the aircraft reserved for very large group travel combining Mexico with intercontinental legs, or for heads-of-state and ultra-VVIP operations.
Airbus built the A340-600 as a stretched ultra-long-range four-engine widebody, first entering service in 2002. Four Rolls-Royce Trent 556 turbofans, a cruise near 470 knots up to 41,450 feet, and a range of 7,800 nautical miles. VVIP configurations carry 50 to 100 passengers with multiple separate cabin zones. Full specifications for the Airbus A340-600 are published by Airbus Corporate Jets.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: VIP Airliner
- Manufacturer: Airbus
- Year introduced: 2002
- Seating: 50 to 100
- Crew: 2
- Range: 7,800 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: Mach 0.82 (about 470 knots)
- Service ceiling: 41,450 feet
- Length: 247.3 feet
- Wingspan: 208.2 feet
- Height: 58.9 feet
- Baggage volume: 6,426 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Multiple lavatories
Why the Airbus A340-600 Fits Mexico
The A340-600’s range at 7,800 nautical miles covers Mexico City to Tokyo (7,800 nautical miles) in suitable conditions, and Mexico City to London at 5,500 nautical miles with substantial margin. For a 50-to-100-passenger VVIP group flying an intercontinental leg from a Mexico base, this is one of the few aircraft that handles both the group size and the range together.
Toluca (8,460 feet) may not accommodate the A340-600 at maximum weight. The 14,140-foot runway requires detailed high-altitude performance confirmation with the operator, and Felipe Angeles with 14,764-foot runways is the preferred Mexico City area option for near-maximum operations at this aircraft size. Cancun, with its 11,483-foot runway, may also present limitations at maximum takeoff weight for this variant; operator confirmation is mandatory.
The A340-600 fleet is small globally, and operators who maintain VVIP-configured examples are a short list. A Mexico booking for this aircraft starts with operator identification and availability, not rate.
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; reports may be provided on request.
- 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
Industry hourly rates for the Airbus A340-600 run $28,000 to $38,000 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
At $28,000 to $38,000 per hour, the A340-600 is among the highest-rate charter options available. Per-seat, a 70-passenger VVIP operation can make economic sense against multiple alternative aircraft.
Other VIP Airliners Available
The full vip airliners category page lists every vip airliner we arrange for Mexico departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Airbus A340-600 charter in or out of Mexico, call +1 (888) 987-5387 or head to our contact page. For the vetting work behind every trip, see our safety page. To browse cross-category options for the same trip, visit the aircraft directory.
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.