Top 10 longest plane flights in the world

We’ve been seeing a trend lately where airlines have added an incredible amount of new extra long flights. Air carriers from around the world have unveiled new routes that empower next-generation aircraft and connect more people than ever before over the most incredible distances.

What makes ultra-long flights more sustainable than in the past? A couple of factors. New aviation technologies that we have seen, especially with the Airbus A350 and Boeing 787; these aircraft are economical and have a relatively small capacity (at least compared to the 747) and as a result are capable of profitable long flights. Oil prices are still fairly low (though volatile) and there is strong global demand for non-stop flights between business centers

Boeing and Airbus continue to innovate ways to increase range and passenger capacity, allowing major airlines to profit from these ultra-long range flights.

As aircraft become more fuel efficient and fuel costs remain relatively low, there’s a good chance we’ll continue to see more competition for a place on our list. We present you the ranking of the longest flights by plane in the world: 10 record-breaking long-distance flights.

10 Abu Dhabi – Los Angeles, 13503 km

Airplane: Boeing 777-300ER

Scheduled flight time: 16 hours 30 minutes

You could:

• Watch all 4 films in the Scream franchise, then all 5 films in the Scary Movie franchise, and you have an hour and a half left to take a nap.
• Go for a run from Atlanta to Albuquerque and back more than 3 times.

Nonstop flight from Abu Dhabi to Los Angeles lasts 16 hours 30 minutes at a distance of 13503 kilometers. Passengers can at least expect to be comfortable in relatively roomy seats with 33 inches of legroom.

9. Johannesburg – Atlanta, 13582 km

Airplane: 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 a few minutes to spare.
• Run – from Grand Junction to Grand Rapids and back more than 3 times.

Atlanta is the world’s busiest aviation destination, with over 2018 million passengers in 107. Flight from Atlanta to Johannesburg is 13582 kilometers, while the departure is 16 hours 35 minutes, while the return flight lasts an hour more.

8. San Francisco – Singapore, 13593 km

Airplane: 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 still 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 from San Francisco to Singapore, which stretches for 13593 kilometers and lasts 16 hours and 35 minutes.

Both airlines fly the route twice a day, but Singapore Airlines offers slightly wider seats, which can make a huge difference on such a long flight.

7. Dallas-Fort Worth – Sydney, 13805 km

Airplane: A380 superjumbo

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 a few minutes to spare.
• Drive from Salt Lake to Savannah and back more than twice.

Qantas flies the 13805 km journey between Dallas-Fort Worth and Sydney six times a week, each flight lasts 17 hours and 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 room.

6. Houston – Sydney, 13834 km

Airplane: Boeing 787-9

Scheduled flight time: 17 hours 30 minutes

You could:

• Watch all 4 films in the Indiana Jones franchise and all 4 films in the Jurassic Park franchise and you have about 2 hours left.
• Run from Boston to Boise and back more than 1,5 times.

United Airlines departs from Houston to Sydney four times a week on an intimidating long flight that covers 17 hours 30 minutes and 13834 kilometers. The airline uses its 787 Dreamliner for this route, which offers large windows and impressive fuel efficiency.

5. Los Angeles – Singapore, 14114 km

Airplane: 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 have about 45 more minutes.
• Run – from Portland to Pittsburgh and back more than 1,5 times.

Although a Singapore Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Singapore located 280 kilometers farther than from Houston to Sydney, passengers arrive in just 17 hours and 50 minutes. The flight also operates more frequently, with ten takeoffs per week.

Singapore Airlines uses its A350-900ULR model for this extra long flight, which has a maximum range and can fly up to 20 hours non-stop.

4. Auckland – Dubai, 14201 km

Airplane: 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 have about 5 hours left.
• Depending on the mileage, feel free to drive from Tuscon to Tampa and back twice.

The flight does not offer economy seats, provided that passengers who sit on the plane for a long time require the additional amenities that are provided with premium economy and business seats.

3. Perth – London, 14500 km

Airplane: 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.
• Run – from Seattle to San Diego and back more than 3,5 times.

Breaking the 14000 kilometer barrier is a relatively new option from Qantas, which is 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

Airplane: 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 you have 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 between February 5, 2017 and October 11, 2018. His route Auckland, New Zealand to Doha lasts almost 18 hours and overcomes a gap of 14535 kilometers.

This flight crosses a seemingly impossible 10 time zones!

1. Singapore – New York 16700 km

Airplane: Airbus A350-900ULR

Scheduled flight time: 17 hours 50 minutes

You could:

• View all 6 films from the Mission: Impossible franchise, as well as Top Gun and Jerry Maguire. And, of course, there will still be an hour left to clean up before boarding.

Singapore Airlines has previously flown this route with its A340-500 aircraft, with a scheduled flight time of 18 hours and 50 minutes. However, the route Singapore – New York was discontinued in 2013 due to rising fuel costs.

This reopened route now exclusively uses Economy Class (94) and Business Class (67) seats on the A350-900ULR.