Aircraft
Cessna 340A
The Cessna 340A is a light piston twin with up to 7 seats and 2,750 km range. Compare verified specs below with live empty-leg availability on EmptyJet.
- Seats
- 7
- Range
- 2,750 km
- Cruise
- 370 km/h
- Hourly
- $1,900
About this aircraft
The Cessna 340A is a pressurized light twin piston—built for owners who want cabin-class comfort without stepping into a turboprop.
It pairs twin Continental engines with a comfortable pressurized cabin for weather-above flying on regional trips. Compared with unpressurized twins, it is the practical step up for IFR business travel in the 1970s–80s fleet.
Today it appears mainly in owner-flown and niche charter roles rather than mainstream empty-leg inventories.
EmptyJet market activity
- On EmptyJet, the Cessna 340A appeared in 80 empty-leg offers from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026, according to EmptyJet.
- Its busiest corridor was Miami (OPF) to Normans Cay (NMC), listed 4 times over that period.
- Inventory spanned 53 routes across the EmptyJet catalog.
- Priced Cessna 340A empty legs centered on a median ask of USD 3,100, with an observed range of USD 964–USD 18,195 (81 priced listings).
- Typical missions ran about 192 km one-way on the median EmptyJet listing.
Performance
- Category
- Light Piston Twin
- Range
- 2,750 km
- Cruise speed
- 370 km/h
- Max speed
- 428 km/h
- Takeoff runway
- 1,210 m
- Landing runway
- 880 m
- ICAO type
- C340
Cabin
- Seats
- 7
- Height
- 1.45 m
- Width
- 1.37 m
- Length
- 2.84 m
- Cabin area
- 8.5 m²
- Baggage
- 1.3 m³
Operating economics
- Typical hourly cost
- USD 1,900
- Fuel burn
- 115 L/h
- Fuel cost / hour
- USD 690
- Manufacturer
- Cessna
Best missions
- Pressurized piston twin regional trips
- Owner-flown IFR business hops
- Niche light-twin charter where operated
Sources
- Cessna piston aircraft supportTextron Aviation
- Cessna 340 specificationsGlobalAir
FAQ
How often does the Cessna 340A appear on EmptyJet?
EmptyJet recorded 80 empty-leg offers for the Cessna 340A from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026.
Which empty-leg route is busiest for the Cessna 340A?
On EmptyJet, the busiest Cessna 340A corridor was Miami (OPF) to Normans Cay (NMC), with 4 listings from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026.
What is a typical empty-leg price for the Cessna 340A?
Priced EmptyJet listings for the Cessna 340A show a median ask of USD 3,100 across 81 priced offers from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026. Final quotes still vary by route, date, and operator.
What is the range of the Cessna 340A?
The Cessna 340A has a published maximum range of 2,750 km.
How many passengers does the Cessna 340A seat?
The Cessna 340A is configured for up to 7 passengers.
What is the typical hourly cost of a Cessna 340A?
EmptyJet reference data places typical Cessna 340A operating cost near USD 1,900 per flight hour. Charter quotes vary by route, operator, and availability.
How much fuel does a Cessna 340A burn?
Reference fuel burn for the Cessna 340A is about 115 liters per hour.
What runway length does a Cessna 340A need?
Published takeoff runway requirement for the Cessna 340A is about 1,210 m.
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