In Colombia, piston aircraft are flown by Colombian charter operators certified by the Aerocivil, and they suit one or two passengers on a short, simple flight.
Cessna introduced the 340 in 1972. It seats 5 with a published range of 1,406 nautical miles and a cruise speed of 243 knots. The aircraft has a service ceiling of 29,800 feet, 32 cubic feet of baggage volume and a lavatory.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Piston
- Manufacturer: Cessna (Textron Aviation)
- Year introduced: 1972
- Seating: 5
- Crew: 1
- Range: 1,406 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 243 knots
- Service ceiling: 29,800 feet
- Length: 34.3 feet
- Wingspan: 38.1 feet
- Height: 12.6 feet
- Baggage volume: 32 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Belted
Why the Cessna 340 Fits Colombia
Semana Santa is one of the busiest weeks of the year for travel in Colombia, and aircraft for those dates book up early.
Colombian charter operators certified by the Aerocivil fly the legs between two Colombian cities, and your quote names the airports at each end. Runway needs are calculated by the operator for that day’s conditions, and we confirm them with the operator before the trip is booked.
How Colombia Clients Use the Cessna 340
A larger party or a longer flight points to a turboprop or a light jet instead, and your advisor will set the options side by side.
Tell your advisor the cities, how many people are flying and how much luggage is coming, and you will get a straight answer on whether this type suits the trip or another one would do it better.
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Vetting Behind Every Trip
Every operator, aircraft, and crew goes through our internal due diligence before we present any options. Our internal standards meet or exceed what the FAA requires:
- FAR Part 135 charter operators for traditional private aircraft, or FAR Part 121 for airliner-size and group trips (or the foreign equivalent on international legs)
- Operator subscription to Wyvern and ARGUS reviewed where the operator participates.
- Pilot experience and operator incident history reviewed before we recommend an aircraft.
- Fewer than 60 brokers worldwide hold Premium Wyvern Broker Member status, and Air Charter Advisors is one of them.
Charter Pricing Reference
- Estimated hourly rate: $1,000 to $1,500 (as of 10/2026)
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Contact
For a quote on a Cessna 340 charter to or from Colombia, call an advisor at 1-888-987-5387, or send the trip through our contact page. You can read how we review operators and crews on our safety page, and compare other categories in the aircraft gallery.
The hourly rates provided are estimates based on 2026 market data and are for informational purposes only. These figures are subject to change and do not constitute a final offer. Final pricing is dynamic and depends on real-time factors including, but not limited to, specific itinerary requirements, aircraft positioning (“ferry” fees), fuel price volatility, and current market availability. These estimates exclude all applicable taxes, de-icing, landing and handling fees, special event fees, international surcharges, overnight crew expenses, and premium catering. Please contact Air Charter Advisors directly for a firm, all-inclusive quote tailored to your specific travel needs. All images copyrighted and provided courtesy of Cessna unless noted otherwise.