Airbus A380
The A380 is the largest passenger airliner ever built, with two full decks from nose to tail. Production ended in 2021, but it is still the flagship of several big airlines.
Airbus A380 specifications
| Type | Double-deck four-engine jet |
|---|---|
| Maker | Airbus |
| First flight | 2005 |
| In service since | 2007 |
| Seats | around 500–600 in airline service, certified for up to 853 |
| Range | about 15,000 km |
| Cruise speed | about 900 km/h (Mach 0.85) |
| Length | 72.7 m |
| Wingspan | 79.75 m |
| Engines | 4 × Rolls-Royce Trent 900 or Engine Alliance GP7200 |
| Code on flight trackers | A388 |
Where you'll see it
Emirates is by far the biggest operator, so Dubai is the best place in the world to see one. Qatar Airways, British Airways and Singapore Airlines fly it too.
How to recognise it
Impossible to miss: four engines and two full rows of windows along the whole fuselage.
Track a live Airbus A380
Open the live flight map and tap any plane. The flight details show its aircraft type, and Airbus A380 flights carry the code A388.
Questions and answers
How many seats does the Airbus A380 have?
The Airbus A380 usually has around 500–600 in airline service, certified for up to 853 seats. The exact number depends on each airline's cabin layout.
How far can the Airbus A380 fly?
Its range is about 15,000 km, depending on passengers, cargo and wind.
How fast does the Airbus A380 fly?
It cruises at about 900 km/h (Mach 0.85).
How can I recognise a Airbus A380?
Impossible to miss: four engines and two full rows of windows along the whole fuselage.
How do I track a Airbus A380 live?
Open the live map on fly24 and tap any plane: its aircraft type is shown in the flight details. Airbus A380 flights show the code A388.