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Airbus A319: Specifications, Range and History

The Airbus A319 is a shortened version of the A320 with a longer range. Its single-aisle cabin seats 124 passengers in a typical two-class layout and up to 160 at the exit limit, and it flies 3,750 nm, farther than the A318 or the A321.

It first flew on 25 August 1995 and entered service with Swissair in April 1996. The launch customer was ILFC, with an order for six aircraft. Airbus has delivered 1,484 A319ceo (July 2026).

124
Seats, typical
3,750 nm
Range
33.84 m
Length
75.5 t
Max takeoff weight
1,484
A319ceo delivered

At a glance

A319 at a glance

Class Single-aisle airliner, short to medium haul
Best for Thinner routes and longer sectors up to about 3,750 nm
Passengers 124 typical (8 first, 116 economy), exit limit 160
Flight crew 2 pilots
Engines 2 x IAE V2500-A5 or 2 x CFM56-5B
Compare with Boeing 737-700, Airbus A318, Airbus A321

Size

Dimensions

Length 33.84 m (111 ft 0 in)
Wingspan 35.80 m (117 ft 5 in)
Height 11.76 m (38 ft 7 in)
Fuselage width 3.95 m
Cabin width 3.70 m
Cargo volume 27.70 m³, 4 LD3-45 containers

Range and speed

Performance

Range 3,750 nm (6,940 km)
Cruise speed Mach 0.78, 448 kn (829 km/h)
Maximum operating speed Mach 0.82

Weights

Weights

Maximum takeoff weight 75.5 t (166,000 lb)
Maximum payload 17.7 t (39,000 lb)
Operating empty weight 40.8 t (89,900 lb)
Fuel capacity 30,190 L

Equipment

Equipment and main systems

What is installed on the A319ceo, which other versions exist and where the same equipment flies.

Engines

On the A319ceo
2 x IAE V2500-A5 (V2522-A5, 23,040 lbf) or 2 x CFM56-5B; the family thrust range is 22,000 to 27,000 lbf
Where else
The V2500-A5 also powers the A320 and A321; the CFM56-5B covers the whole family from A318 to A321
Next generation
A319neo: CFM LEAP-1A or Pratt & Whitney PW1000G

Flight controls

On the A320 family
Digital fly-by-wire with side-sticks. The A320 was the first airliner with digital fly-by-wire flight controls, and the whole family shares the same cockpit and handling.
Commonality
Pilots move between the A318, A319, A320 and A321 on one type rating, which keeps training simple for mixed fleets

Fuselage and cabin

Cross-section
Fuselage 3.95 m wide, cabin 3.70 m wide, the same on all four family members
Cruise
Mach 0.78 (448 kn, 829 km/h), maximum operating Mach 0.82

Engines across the A320 family (ceo)

A318 CFM56-5B or Pratt & Whitney PW6000
A319 IAE V2500-A5 or CFM56-5B
A320 IAE V2500-A5 or CFM56-5A / 5B
A321 IAE V2500-A5 or CFM56-5B

Equipment and weights vary by serial number, options and later modifications. ICCJET checks the actual configuration of each aircraft.

The cabin

The typical two-class layout seats 124: 8 in first or business and 116 in economy. Seats are arranged in two rows of three, with a galley and lavatories at the front and rear.

History

History and production

First flight 25 August 1995
Entered service April 1996, Swissair
Launch customer ILFC, six aircraft
A319ceo delivered 1,484 (July 2026)
Successor A319neo: 43 delivered (July 2026)

Rivals

A319 vs Boeing 737-700 and Airbus A318

Airbus A319

Seats, typical124
Range3,750 nm
Length33.84 m
Max takeoff weight75.5 t
Delivered1,484 ceo

Boeing 737-700

Seats, typical126
Range3,010 nm
Length33.63 m
Max takeoff weight70.1 t
Delivered1,130

Airbus A318

Seats, typical107
Range3,100 nm
Length31.44 m
Max takeoff weight68 t
Delivered80

The A319 and the 737-700 were built for the same market and sold in similar numbers. The A319 has the longer range and the wider cabin; the 737-700 is slightly lighter.

Routes

Three nonstop routes in range

Almaty to Frankfurt

AirportsALA to FRA
Distance2,750 nm
Still-air timeabout 6.1 h

Istanbul to Reykjavik

AirportsIST to KEF
Distance2,220 nm
Still-air timeabout 5.0 h

Dubai to Bangkok

AirportsDXB to BKK
Distance2,650 nm
Still-air timeabout 5.9 h

Calculated great-circle distances and still-air times at 448 kn. Real flights depend on winds, payload, routing and fuel reserves. Check any route in the ICCJET Aircraft Route Planner.

FAQ

Airbus A319: questions

How many seats does an Airbus A319 have?

124 in a typical two-class layout, up to 160 at the exit limit.

What is the range of the A319?

3,750 nm (6,940 km).

How long is the A319?

33.84 m.

When did the A319 enter service?

April 1996, with Swissair.

What is the difference between the A319 and the 737-700?

The A319 flies farther (3,750 nm against 3,010 nm) and has a wider cabin; the two aircraft are almost the same length.

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Istanbul

AirportsIST · SAW · ISL

Kazakhstan

AirportsALA · NQZ · CIT · GUW

International

DeparturesWorldwide on request

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Specifications are published reference figures. Individual aircraft vary by configuration and modifications. Page checked 16 October 2026.