Modern non-stop long-haul flights make traveling to faraway destinations easier than ever. Passengers can now travel long distances without stopping or needing to change planes.
Here’s a list of 10 of the longest flights in the world, as listed by AeroTime.
Singapore Airlines operates a flight from Singapore (SIN) to New York (JFK) with a flight time of 18 hours and 7 minutes covering a distance of 9,537 miles. The aircraft used for this route is the Airbus A350-900ULR (Ultra Long Range), featuring Premium Economy Class with 94 seats and Business Class with 67 seats.
Singapore Airlines: Singapore (SIN) to Newark (EWR)
Singapore Airlines operates a flight from Singapore (SIN) to Newark (EWR) with a flight time of 18 hours and 25 minutes, covering a distance of 9,523 miles. The aircraft used for this route is the Airbus A350-900ULR (Ultra Long Range), offering Premium Economy Class with 94 seats and Business Class with 67 seats.
Qantas: Perth (PER) to London (LHR)
Qantas operates a flight from Perth (PER) to London (LHR) with a flight time of 17 hours and 32 minutes, covering a distance of 9,010 miles. The aircraft used for this route is the Boeing 787-9. Onboard, passengers can choose from Economy Class with 166 seats, Premium Economy Class with 28 seats, and Business Class with 42 seats.
Qantas: Melbourne (MEL) to Dallas (DFW)
Qantas flies from Melbourne (MEL) to Dallas (DFW), spanning a flight time of 18 hours and 15 minutes across 8,992 miles. The aircraft utilized is the Boeing 787-9. Passengers can expect the same onboard services and classes as offered on the Perth (PER) to London (LHR) route: Economy Class with 166 seats, Premium Economy Class with 28 seats, and Business Class with 42 seats.
Air New Zealand: Auckland (AKL) to New York (JFK)
Air New Zealand offers flights from Auckland (AKL) to New York (JFK), spanning a journey of 8,828 miles over approximately 16 hours and 15 minutes. The aircraft used for this route is the Boeing 787-9. Onboard amenities include Economy Class with 263 seats, Premium Economy with 21 seats, and Business Premier with 18 seats.
Emirates: Dubai (DXB) to Auckland (AKL)
Emirates operates a flight from Dubai (DXB) to Auckland (AKL), covering a distance of 8,824 miles in approximately 15 hours and 55 minutes. The aircraft used for this route is the Boeing 777-200LR (Long Range). Onboard, passengers can choose from Economy Class with 216 seats, Business Class with 42 seats, and a luxurious First-Class cabin with 8 seats.
Singapore Airlines: Singapore (SIN) to Los Angeles (LAX)
Singapore Airlines flies from Singapore (SIN) to Los Angeles (LAX), spanning a distance of 8,770 miles in approximately 15 hours and 10 minutes. The aircraft used for this route is the Airbus A350-900ULR (Ultra Long Range). Onboard, passengers can choose between Premium Economy Class with 94 seats and Business Class with 67 seats.
Air India: Bangalore (BLR) to San Francisco (SFO)
Air India operates a route from Bangalore (BLR) to San Francisco (SFO), covering a distance of 8,701 miles in approximately 16 hours and 10 minutes. The aircraft used for this route is the Boeing 777-200LR (Long Range). Passengers can choose from Economy Class with 195 seats, Business Class with 35 seats, and a luxurious First-Class cabin with 8 seats.
Qantas: Darwin (DRW) to London (LHR)
Qantas operates flights from Darwin (DRW) to London (LHR), covering a distance of 8,620 miles in approximately 17 hours and 55 minutes. The aircraft used for this route is the Boeing 787-9.
United Airlines: Houston (IAH) to Sydney (SYD)
United Airlines operates a route from Houston (IAH) to Sydney (SYD), covering a distance of 8,596 miles in approximately 17 hours and 30 minutes. The aircraft used for this route is the Boeing 787-9. Onboard, passengers can choose from different cabin classes, including Economy Class with 149 seats, Economy Plus with 39 seats, and United Polaris Business Class with 48 seats.