So I’m considering doing an ultra-long haul flight in the A340-600. Does anyone know the longest possible flight using the A346? I know the time estimates can’t always be trusted, so I just was looking for some answers from those who have done ultra-long hauls using this aircraft.
1 Like
i did FACT-KJFL and almost ran out of fuel lol
1 Like
The A346 has the same range as the A345, right? If so I’d do KLAX-YMML. Longest possible I can think of.
1 Like
Oh yikes. So only like 14.5/15hrs? What speed and altitude were you at?
I believe JFK - Hong Kong is the longest flight you can do with that aircraft, it’s about a 16hr flight. You will probably make it with about an hour and half of fuel remaining. However, I recommend doing this flight when you have some tailwind to guarantee the chances of actually making it, as winds vary the flight times.
1 Like
Yikes. Doesn’t even live up to its estimated flight capabilities
hmm i dont remember…
Darn. I’d probably have to do like Mach 0.81 to get more than 15hrs out of it
1 Like
Yeah good luck tho
1 Like
I was able to do a 17 hour IAD-JNB in it with 6 hours of fuel to spare.
2 Likes
How??? It’s such a fuel guzzler!
Thanks! We’ll see how it goes
1 Like
Mach .82 is a normal cruise speed
1 Like
7,900 nm is what I measured.
1 Like
Thank you!
1 Like
This topic was automatically closed 90 days after the last reply. New replies are no longer allowed.