VIP airliners carry the Long Island groups that are too large for any business jet, such as a sports team, a wedding party or a company event.
Airbus introduced the A340-600 in 2002. It seats 50 to 100 with a published range of 7,800 nautical miles and a cruise of Mach 0.82 (~470 knots). The aircraft has a service ceiling of 41,450 feet, 6,426 cubic feet of baggage volume and multiple lavatories.
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 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 Long Island
With 7,800 nautical miles of published range, it covers trips from Long Island to destinations such as Las Vegas, London and Paris, allowing for reserves and routing. Long Island shares the busy New York airspace, so weather that slows the city’s airports can slow a Long Island departure too.
For the Hamptons, an aircraft this size usually uses Gabreski in Westhampton Beach, the larger of the two East End airports, and for the rest of the island it usually flies from Republic or MacArthur. Whether the aircraft can use a particular airport on your date is up to the operator for that aircraft, its weight and the conditions that day, and your advisor confirms it before anything is booked.
How Long Island Clients Use the Airbus A340-600
Only a small number of airliners are fitted with private cabins, so a Long Island trip that needs one should be booked as far ahead as the plans allow.
Tell us the route, the group and the bags, golf clubs and beach gear included, and your advisor will tell you whether this aircraft fits or suggest a better one.
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: $28,000 to $38,000 (as of 10/2026)
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Contact
For a quote on an Airbus A340-600 charter to or from Long Island, 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.