Airbus A320
The A320 is the plane most people in Pakistan and the Gulf have flown on. It introduced fly-by-wire controls and side-stick controllers to airliners in 1988 and became one of the best-selling jets ever built, the workhorse for routes of one to five hours.
Airbus A320 specifications
| Type | Narrow-body twin jet |
|---|---|
| Maker | Airbus |
| First flight | 1987 |
| In service since | 1988 |
| Seats | 150–180 typical, up to 186 |
| Range | about 6,100 km |
| Cruise speed | about 830 km/h (Mach 0.78) |
| Length | 37.6 m |
| Wingspan | 35.8 m (with sharklets) |
| Engines | 2 × CFM56-5B or IAE V2500 |
| Code on flight trackers | A320 |
Where you'll see it
Flown by most Pakistani airlines, including PIA, Airblue, AirSial, Fly Jinnah and Serene Air, and by Gulf carriers on regional routes.
How to recognise it
Rounded nose, cockpit windows with a straight bottom edge, round engine intakes and, on newer aircraft, upturned "sharklet" wingtips.
Track a live Airbus A320
Open the live flight map and tap any plane. The flight details show its aircraft type, and Airbus A320 flights carry the code A320.
Questions and answers
How many seats does the Airbus A320 have?
The Airbus A320 usually has 150–180 typical, up to 186 seats. The exact number depends on each airline's cabin layout.
How far can the Airbus A320 fly?
Its range is about 6,100 km, depending on passengers, cargo and wind.
How fast does the Airbus A320 fly?
It cruises at about 830 km/h (Mach 0.78).
How can I recognise a Airbus A320?
Rounded nose, cockpit windows with a straight bottom edge, round engine intakes and, on newer aircraft, upturned "sharklet" wingtips.
How do I track a Airbus A320 live?
Open the live map on fly24 and tap any plane: its aircraft type is shown in the flight details. Airbus A320 flights show the code A320.