The Airbus A340-600 is the stretched, higher-capacity A340 variant, and in VIP configuration it is the largest four-engine executive airliner in regular broker inventory. For the Naples market it is an RSW-only aircraft with a specific mission: 50 to 100 passengers, ultra-long range, and a manifest that will not fit anything smaller.
Certified in 2002, the A340-600 stretches the airframe to 247.3 feet, wingspan 208.2 feet. VIP layouts seat 50 to 100 with multiple lavatories, private cabin zones, and belly cargo volume of 6,426 cubic feet. Range is 7,800 nautical miles at Mach 0.82, ceiling 41,450 feet. The first VIP delivery went to SAAD Air at around 80 passengers.
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 (~470 kt)
- 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 Naples
RSW is the field. The A340-600 handles a large-group nonstop from Middle East, Asia, or Europe with the mission a smaller widebody cannot cover on capacity. Naples-market use is thin but real: multi-family or extended-family owner-group inbound for a Port Royal wedding or a private NWWF cluster.
The 7,800-nautical-mile range covers Riyadh (RUH), Doha (DOH), or Beijing (PEK) to RSW nonstop. That is the kind of range you buy the airframe for; anything shorter and a two-engine widebody is more economical.
Naples-market lead time: three to four weeks minimum. RSW ramp, customs, catering for 80-plus, and pre-positioned ground transport (buses staged for Port Royal, Bay Colony, Mediterra) all need to be locked before the aircraft departs the origin.
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.
Hourly billing runs $28,000 to $38,000 per flight hour as of 7/2026 (source: ACA published range). Widebody handling at RSW is a line item; catering and ground positioning quoted per manifest.
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Contact
For a quote on a Airbus A340-600 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.