Top 15 Non-Stop Longest Flight in the World

Almost 100,000 planes fly daily worldwide. Large aircraft serve as flying hotels, carrying passengers globally in comfort. Ultra-long-haul flights can be enjoyable adventures with the right attitude and seat.

Here are the Top 15 Longest flight in the world, including their distance, duration, routes, planes, and operators. This list is Last updated on 31st July 2024.

15 Longest Flight in the World

1. New York – Singapore (JFK-SIN)

• Distance: 9,537 miles
• Airline: Singapore Airlines
• Aircraft: Airbus A350-900
• Flight Time: 18 hours, 40 minutes

New York JFK Airport to Singapore Changi Airport is the longest commercial flight in the world available as of 2024. This 9,537 mile route tops the list since 2021. It takes 18 hours and 40 minutes to complete.

It requires 4 pilots to operate each flight due to its length and flight duration. The team faces numerous challenges during this extensive journey.

2. Newark – Singapore (EWR-SIN)

• Distance: 9,535 miles
• Airline: Singapore Airlines
• Aircraft: Airbus A350-900
• Flight Time: 18 hours, 30 minutes

Newark-Singapore flight is currently the second longest flight in the world, operated by Singapore Airlines. Newark-Changi is 2 miles shorter than JFK-Singapore.

It held the world’s longest route title from 2004-2013 and 2018-2020. The pandemic halted this route in 2020. Singapore Airlines reopened it in March 2022.

3. Auckland – Doha (AKL-DOH)

• Distance: 9,032 miles
• Airline: Qatar Airlines
• Aircraft: Airbus A350-900
• Flight Time: 17 hours, 40 minutes

Qatar Airways launched Auckland-Doha in 2017. It was the longest non-stop flight in the world once but now it ranks third in the list. It was canceled during the COVID-19 period.

4. London – Perth (LHR-PER)

• Distance: 9,009 miles
• Airline: Qantas Airways
• Aircraft: Boeing 787-9
• Flight Time: 17 hours, 45 minutes

Perth to London ranks fourth longest flight in the world at 9,009 miles. West Australians reach London in an estimated 17 hours and 45 minutes. Perth-Heathrow is one of two non-stop European routes on this list.

5. Dallas – Melbourne (DFW-MEL)

• Distance: 8,992 miles
• Airline: Qantas Airways
• Aircraft: Boeing 787-9
• Flight Time: 17 hours, 35 minutes

Melbourne to Dallas ranks fifth longest flight in the list. Qantas launched this non-stop travel service on December 3, 2022. Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner operates this 8,992-mile route. The journey lasts about 17 hours and 35 minutes, connecting Dallas and Melbourne directly.

6. Paris – Perth (CDG-PER)

• Distance: 8,863 miles
• Airline: Qantas Airways
• Aircraft: Boeing 787-9
• Flight Time: 17 hours, 15 minutes

Paris – Perth Flight route is the sixth longest flight in the world. It is the second European flight route in the list of longest flight in the world. It is 8,863 miles long which takes approx. 17 hours and 15 minutes to complete.

This route is the newest among others in the list as it was launched on 12th July 2024, just before the Paris Olympics 2024. This route adds 75k passengers in and out of Europe per year.

Qantas’ Boeing 787 Dreamliner enables new non-stop routes. International capacity will reach 90% of pre-COVID levels by late 2023 and 100% by mid-2024. The Paris service connects to 70+ European destinations. Circle fares allow Paris entry with London or Rome return, suiting Olympic travelers and European tourists.

7. Auckland – New York (AKL-JFK)

• Distance: 8,828 miles
• Airline: Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand
• Aircraft: Boeing 787-9
• Flight Time: 16 hours, 15 minutes

Air New Zealand launched Auckland-New York non-stop in 2022. This flight is the 7th Longest flight in the world on our list. Flight time for this route is approx. 16 hours 15 minutes. Qantas entered this market in 2023 to compete with Air New Zealand for this non-stop route.

8. Auckland – Dubai (AKL-DXB)

• Distance: 8,824 miles
• Airline: Emirates
• Aircraft: Airbus A380
• Flight Time: 17 hours, 05 minutes

Auckland-Dubai flight spans 8,824 miles. It was the longest flight in 2016. In 8 years, it dropped to 8th place, showing rapid aviation changes. The 16-hour flight lands at Dubai International Airport, a global air traffic hub.

9. Shenzhen – Mexico City (SZX-MEX)

• Distance: 8,790 miles
• Airline: China Southern
• Aircraft: Airbus A350
• Flight Time: 17 hours, 05 minutes

Shenzhen-Mexico City is the only Chinese or Latin American route listed. A Chinese carrier operates it. The flight goes directly to Mexico City but returns via Tijuana due to Mexico City’s high altitude.

10. Los Angeles – Singapore (LAX-SIN)

• Distance: 8,770 miles
• Airline: Singapore Airlines
• Aircraft: Airbus A350-900
• Flight Time: 17 hours, 50 minutes

United Airlines launched LAX-Singapore in 2016, then the longest US non-stop flight. Singapore Airlines now operates this non-stop route to Los Angeles. It is now ranks on the 10th in list of longest flight in the world. It is 8770 miles long route which takes around 17h 50m.

11. Bengaluru – San Francisco (BLR-SFO)

• Distance: 8,701 miles
• Airline: Air India
• Aircraft: Boeing 777
• Flight Time: 17 hours, 31 minutes

Air India operates the Bangalore-San Francisco route, spanning 8,701 miles. This flight connects Silicon Valley to India’s tech hub. Passengers cross continents in 17 hours. It is the longest flight from India.

Air India is upgrading its fleet with new seats and interiors to improve passenger experience. It operates 3 times a week. The official Flight time declared by Air India is 15h 55m but the actual avg time is 17 hours 31 minutes.

12. Houston – Sydney (IAH-SYD)

• Distance: 8,596 miles
• Airline: United Airlines
• Aircraft: Boeing 787
• Flight Time: 17 hours, 35 minutes

United Airlines reopened the Los Angeles-Singapore route after its 2020 pandemic closure. This flight connects two major hubs across the Pacific Ocean. The 8,596-mile journey takes around 17 hours and 35 minutes to complete.

It is 12th on the list of longest routes in the world. Boeing 787 is used to fly on this route by United Airlines.

13. Sydney – Dallas (SYD-DFW)

• Distance: 8,578 miles
• Airline: Qantas
• Aircraft: Boeing 787
• Flight Time: 16 hours, 21 minutes

Qantas Airlines operates Sydney to Dallas flight route which is the 13th Longest flight route as of 2024. Qantas started this flight route on 16 May 2011. It operates daily flights from and to Sydney. It is an 8,578 mile long route which takes around 16 hours and 21 minutes.

14. Singapore – San Francisco (SIN-SFO)

• Distance: 8,446 miles
• Airline: Singapore Airlines, United Airlines
• Aircraft: Airbus A350, Boeing 787
• Flight Time: 15 hours, 0 minutes

The Singapore – San Francisco route is 8,446 miles long. It is operated by 2 airlines – Singapore Airlines and United Airlines. It takes around 15 hours to reach the destination. Singapore Airlines uses Airbus A380 and United Airlines uses Boeing 787.

15. Atlanta -Johannesburg (ATL-JNB)

• Distance: 8,439 miles
• Airline: Delta
• Aircraft: Airbus A350
• Flight Time: 15 hours, 22 minutes

Delta operates the Atlanta-Johannesburg route, spanning 8,439 miles. It takes avg of 15 hours 22 minutes to fly on this route. It is the last flight route in the Top 15 Longest flight route in the world. The flight takes Airbus A350 aircraft 15 hours 22 minutes to complete its journey.

History of Long-Haul Flight

Long-haul flying evolved from flying boats in the 1930s to modern jets. Pan American Airways pioneered transatlantic and transpacific flights exceeding 2,000 miles.

During World War II, RAAF and Qantas operated the ‘Double Sunrise’ flights between Australia and Sri Lanka, lasting up to 33 hours.

Jet aircraft like Boeing 707 and 747 revolutionized long-distance travel. The introduction of ETOPS (Extended-range Twin-engine Operations Performance Standards) allowed twin-engine aircraft to fly longer routes, improving efficiency.

The Airbus A350 now has an ETOPS rating covering 99.7% of the Earth’s surface.

Today’s longest scheduled flight is Singapore Airlines’ route between Singapore and New York (JFK), covering over 9,500 miles in almost 19 hours using an Airbus A350-900URL.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Air Tahiti Nui set a record with a 9,765-mile non-stop flight from Papeete to Paris in 16 hours and 20 minutes.

These advancements in aircraft over the years showcase the remarkable progress in aviation which enables faster, more efficient long-distance travel and connecting distant parts of the world.

Future Outlook

Modern aircraft like Boeing 777, 787s, and Airbus A350 enable airlines to operate long-haul flights, connecting distant cities non-stop. These flights can be challenging for passengers due to extended sitting times and jet lag.

Airlines consider factors such as competition, passenger demand, airport slot availability, and flight length when planning such new and long direct routes.

Qantas’ Project Sunrise aims to connect Australia with London and New York non-stop by 2025. To address health concerns, airlines are implementing wellness-focused amenities, including specially designed menus and dedicated relaxation spaces.

The aircraft layout for these flights prioritizes passenger comfort, with fewer seats and more premium options. Health experts recommend strategies to minimize jet lag, such as avoiding alcohol and electronics, staying hydrated, and adjusting sleep patterns.

While some travelers prefer breaking long journeys with stopovers, others, particularly business travelers, value the time savings of non-stop flights.

Seat design plays a crucial role in passenger comfort, with airlines offering various configurations in premium cabins. However, frequent flyer programs may not necessarily reward longer flights with more miles, as many have switched to revenue-based systems.

Elite status can still provide benefits like upgrade opportunities, potentially making premium travel more accessible for some passengers.

With this, we conclude a list of the longest commercial flights in the world in 2024.

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