Airbus A330-300

The long-range widebody built to carry large passenger loads across global routes.

Overview

Airbus France ICAO: A333 1993–Present Active $264.2 million

The Airbus A330-300 is the original and largest member of the A330 family. Introduced in the 1990s, it was designed to serve high-capacity medium- and long-haul routes. The aircraft quickly became one of Airbus’s most successful widebody airliners.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
2 × General Electric CF6 / Pratt & Whitney PW4000 / Rolls-Royce Trent 700
Engine type
Turbofan
Thrust
2 × 71,100 lbf · 316 kN
Avionics
Rockwell Collins Avionics
Wing tips
No winglets
Seats
335 economy · 295 business
Crew
—
Cabin width
17 ft 4 in  ·  5.28 m
Cabin height
8 ft 4 in  ·  2.54 m
Cabin length
165 ft 2 in  ·  50.35 m
Exterior length
208 ft 8 in  ·  63.60 m
Tail height
—
Fuselage diameter
18 ft 6 in  ·  5.64 m
Wing span
197 ft 10 in  ·  60.30 m
Baggage volume
5,594 ft³  ·  158.4 m³
Gross weight
—
Empty weight
—
Max takeoff weight
534,000 lb  ·  242,000 kg
Max landing weight
—
Max payload
101,000 lb  ·  45,900 kg
Fuel capacity
36,750 gal · 139,100 L · 111,300 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
470 kt  ·  541 mph  ·  870 km/h
Maximum speed
—
Cruise speed
—
Approach speed
—
Range
6,350 nm  ·  7,310 mi  ·  11,760 km
Fuel burn
0.26 nm/gal  ·  0.13 km/L
Ceiling
41,100 ft  ·  12,500 m
Rate of climb
—
Takeoff distance
9,100 ft  ·  2,770 m
Landing distance
5,700 ft  ·  1,730 m
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Operational Context

Airbus A330-300 — twin-engine widebody airliner

The A330-300 first flew in 1992 and entered airline service in 1994. Airbus developed the aircraft alongside the four-engine A340, allowing both models to share significant structural and cockpit commonality. The A330 used a twin-engine configuration to deliver lower operating costs on many long-haul routes.

Two turbofan engines power the aircraft, including options such as the Rolls-Royce Trent 700, General Electric CF6, or Pratt & Whitney PW4000. These engines typically produce between 68,000 and 72,000 pounds of thrust (302 to 320 kN) each. Cruise speed approaches Mach 0.82, and maximum takeoff weight exceeds 530,000 pounds (240,404 kg). Typical seating ranges from about 250 to more than 300 passengers depending on configuration.

The A330-300 has served airlines worldwide on intercontinental and high-density regional routes. Continuous upgrades improved fuel efficiency and payload capability over its long production run. The aircraft remains widely used today and has also been adapted for cargo and military transport roles.