Recently, we have seen a trend when airlines have added an incredible amount of new extra-long flights. Air carriers from around the world have introduced new routes that have expanded the capabilities of next-generation aircraft and connected more people than ever before at the most incredible distances.
What makes extra long flights more sustainable than in the past? A couple of factors. The new aviation technology we saw, especially with the Airbus A350 and Boeing 787; these aircraft are economical and have a relatively small capacity (at least compared to 747) and, as a result, are able to profitably perform long flights. Oil prices are still quite low (albeit unstable), and there is high global demand for non-stop flights between business centers
Boeing and Airbus continue to implement innovative methods to increase flight range and passenger capacity, which allows large airlines to profit from these ultra-long-haul flights.
As airplanes become more economical and fuel costs remain relatively low, there is a big chance that we will continue to see more competition for a place on our list. We present you the rating of the longest flights by plane in the world: 10 record-breaking long flights over long distances.
10. Abu Dhabi - Los Angeles, 13503km
Plane: Boeing 777-300ER
Scheduled Flight Time: 16 hours 30 minutes
You could:
- Review all 4 films in the Scream franchise, then all 5 films in the Scary Movie franchise, and you’ll have one and a half hours left to take a nap.
- Go jogging from Atlanta to Albuquerque and back more than 3 times.
Nonstop flight Abu Dhabi to Los Angeles lasts 16 hours 30 minutes at a distance of 13,503 kilometers. Passengers can at least expect to be comfortable in relatively roomy places with 33-inch legroom.
9. Johannesburg - Atlanta, 13582 km
Plane: Boeing 777-200LR
Scheduled Flight Time: 16 hours 35 minutes
You could:
- Watch all 4 films in the Jurassic Park franchise and all 4 films in the Terminator franchise, and you still have some free minutes.
- Mileage - from Grand Junction to Grand Rapids and back more than 3 times.
Atlanta is the busiest place in the world for aviation; in 2018, it transported more than 107 million passengers. Flight Atlanta to Johannesburg It is 13,582 kilometers, with a departure of 16 hours 35 minutes, while the return flight lasts an hour longer.
8. San Francisco - Singapore, 13593 km
Plane: Boeing 787-9 / Airbus A350-900
Scheduled Flight Time: 17 hours 5 minutes
You could:
- Watch all 5 films in the Die Hard franchise, as well as 12 Monkeys, The Fifth Element, and The Sixth Sense, and you will have about an hour left for a couple of episodes of your favorite sitcom.
- Drive from Las Vegas to Louisville and back twice.
Singapore and United Airlines compete at Pacific crossroads San Francisco to Singaporewhich stretches for 13593 kilometers and lasts 16 hours 35 minutes.
Both airlines fly twice a day, but Singapore Airlines offers slightly wider seats, which can be of great importance for such a long flight.
7. Dallas Fort Worth - Sydney, 13805 km
Plane: Superjumbo A380
Scheduled Flight Time: 17 hours 15 minutes
You could:
- Watch all 3 films in the Godfather trilogy and all 4 films in the Terminator franchise, and you still have some free minutes.
- Drive from Salt Lake to Savannah and back more than two times.
Qantas flies a 13805-kilometer journey between Dallas Fort Worth and Sydney six times a week, each flight lasts 17 hours 15 minutes. The Airbus Superjumbo A380 is a favorite among passengers, with light turbulence and soft landings. However, the Qantas has a relatively small seat angle compared to other long-haul flights, with just 31 inches of space.
6. Houston - Sydney, 13834km
Plane: Boeing 787-9
Scheduled Flight Time: 17 hours 30 minutes
You could:
- Watch all 4 films in the franchise "Indiana Jones" and all 4 films in the franchise "Jurassic Park", and you have about 2 hours left.
- Take a run from Boston to Boise and back more than 1.5 times.
United Airlines crashes Houston to Sydney four times a week with a frightening long flight that spans 17 hours 30 minutes and 13,834 kilometers. The airline uses its 787 Dreamliner for this route, which offers large windows and impressive fuel economy.
5. Los Angeles - Singapore, 14114 km
Plane: Boeing 787-9
Scheduled Flight Time: 17 hours 50 minutes
You could:
- Watch the Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit trilogy, and you will have about 45 minutes more.
- Run - from Portland to Pittsburgh and back more than 1.5 times.
Although Singapore Airlines flight Los Angeles to Singapore It is 280 kilometers further than from Houston to Sydney, passengers arrive in just 17 hours 50 minutes. The flight also runs more frequently, with ten take-offs per week.
Singapore Airlines uses its A350-900ULR for this extra-long flight, which has a maximum range and can fly non-stop for up to 20 hours.
4. Auckland - Dubai, 14201 km
Plane: Airbus A380-800
Scheduled Flight Time: 17 hours 5 minutes
You could:
- Watch all 5 films in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, and you’ll have about 5 hours left.
- Depending on the mileage, boldly drive from Tuscon to Tampa and back twice.
The flight does not offer economy seats, provided that passengers who sit on the aircraft for a long time require additional amenities that are provided with economy and premium business seats.
3. Perth - London, 14,500 km
Plane: Boeing 787-9
Scheduled Flight Time: 17 hours 20 minutes
You could:
- Watch all 7 films in the Rocky franchise, and you have about 4.5 hours left.
- Jog - from Seattle to San Diego and back more than 3.5 times.
Overcoming the 14,000-kilometer barrier is a relatively new option from Qantas, which ships from Perth (Australia) to London Heathrow Airport. The route, launched in 2018, is popular with an average passenger load factor (PLF) of 94%.
2. Auckland - Doha, 14535 km
Plane: Boeing 777-200LR / Future - Airbus A350
Scheduled Flight Time: 17 hours 40 minutes
You could:
- Watch all 7 films in the X-Men franchise, and there will be about 3 hours left.
- Run from Manhattan to Miami and back 3.5 times. (It will take you almost 6 days non-stop.)
Qatar Airways set the record for the longest flight from February 5, 2017 to October 11, 2018. His route Auckland (New Zealand) to Doha It lasts almost 18 hours and bridges the gap of 14535 kilometers.
This flight crosses the seemingly impossible 10 time zones!
1. Singapore - New York 16,700 km
Plane: Airbus A350-900ULR
Scheduled Flight Time: 17 hours 50 minutes
You could:
- Watch all 6 films from the Mission Impossible franchise, as well as Best Shooter and Jerry Maguire. And, of course, there will still be an hour to put yourself in order before landing.
Singapore Airlines previously flew this route on their A340-500 aircraft with a planned flight time of 18 hours 50 minutes. However the route Singapore - New York It was discontinued in 2013 due to rising fuel costs.
This newly opened route now exclusively uses economy class (94) and business class (67) seats on the A350-900ULR.