An A380 crosses the landing threshold at a docile 140 knots and touches down, depending on its landing weight, at a speed as slow as 130 knots, about the same touchdown speed of some corporate jets that weigh 1/50th as much as the world's biggest airliner.

The Airbus A380, the world’s largest passenger aircraft, has a surprisingly low landing speed (approach speed) given its massive size. Typically, an A380 will touch down at approximately 140 to 150 knots (about 160–170 mph or 260–280 km/h). This speed is comparable to the much smaller Airbus A320, a feat made possible by the A380's enormous wing area (845 square meters) and its sophisticated "high-lift" wing flaps, which generate tremendous lift even at slower speeds. The exact landing speed varies based on the aircraft's current weight—specifically, how much fuel and cargo remain at the end of the flight. This relatively slow landing speed is a safety benefit, as it requires less runway distance for braking and reduces wear and tear on the 22 wheels that make up its massive landing gear. For comparison, the Boeing 747 typically lands about 5–10 knots faster than the A380 under similar conditions.