The Cessna 340 is a pressurized twin-piston that carries a small edge over the Baron in cabin altitude comfort, and Naples clients see it on positioning flights, owner-flown missions, and price-sensitive short charters. APF handles it without issue.
Cessna produced the 340 from 1972 through 1984, with the 340A (1976 onward) as the most common charter variant. Two Continental TSIO-520-N turbocharged piston engines, five seats, 1,406 nautical miles of range, 243 knots max cruise, 29,800-foot pressurized ceiling. The cabin is pressurized to roughly 6 psi, unusual for a piston twin of its era.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Piston
- Manufacturer: Cessna (Textron Aviation)
- Year introduced: 1972
- Seating: 5
- Crew: 1
- Range: 1,406 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 243 knots
- Service ceiling: 29,800 feet
- Length: 34.3 feet
- Wingspan: 38.1 feet
- Height: 12.6 feet
- Baggage volume: 32 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Belted
Why the Cessna 340 Fits Naples
Pressurization is the honest reason to pick a 340 over a Baron on a Naples-to-Chicago or Naples-to-Northeast leg. Cabin altitude at FL220 is roughly 8,000 feet, which matters on a three-hour flight with older passengers.
1,406 nautical miles of range means TEB, HPN, and BED are inside the book on a good day but tight against winter headwinds; PWK to APF is a stretch that usually needs a fuel stop. In-Florida hops (Palm Beach, Key West, Sarasota) are all easy.
As with the Baron, the 340’s charter role in the Naples market is small. Availability comes and goes with operator repositioning; when it comes up it is usually a value-priced offer, not a scheduled asset.
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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 Cessna 340 run $1,000 to $1,500 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
Cessna 340 hourly rate lands in the same low-twin-piston range as the Baron; pressurization is the honest reason to pick it over a Baron on a longer leg.
Other Pistons Available
- Beech Baron 58
- Beechcraft Baron G58
- Cirrus SR-22
- Piper Aerostar 600
- Piper Cherokee Six PA-32
- Piper Navajo / Cheyenne / Chieftain
Contact
For a quote on a Cessna 340 charter in or out of Naples, 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.