The World's Longest Flights Revealed

With advancements in flight technology, such as increased capacity and fuel efficiency, and airlines enhancing passenger comfort with features like jet lag-reducing lighting, healthier meal options, and upgraded seating in both business and economy, the duration of the longest flights is steadily increasing. These lengthy routes now connect distant cities around the globe, often exceeding 17 hours.
In 2025, Qantas will launch its Project Sunrise routes, introducing non-stop flights between Sydney and London as well as New York, covering 10,573 and 9,950 miles, respectively. The London route will be among the world's longest flights, lasting an impressive 20 hours.
What is recognized as the longest flight in the world?
The current titleholder for the longest flight is Singapore Airlines' route from New York City (JFK) to Singapore, lasting 18 hours and 50 minutes. Spanning 9,585 miles, this journey utilizes an Airbus A350-900ULR, featuring 67 pod-style business-class seats and 94 premium economy seats, with no standard economy options available.

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The longest flights across the globe
Whether you find the idea appealing of completing most or all of your travel time (and probably binge-watching a few seasons of your favorite series) in one go, or prefer to avoid an ultra-long-haul flight and split it with a layover (stopover programs are a fantastic way to enjoy extra sightseeing between legs of your journey), here are the 10 longest flights currently operating around the world by duration.
Ranking | Flight path | Airline | Distance | Estimated flight time | Aircraft |
1. | New York (JFK) to Singapore (SIN) | Singapore Airlines | 9,585 air miles | 18 hours, 50 minutes | Airbus A350-900ULR |
2. | Singapore (SIN) to Newark (EWR) | Singapore Airlines | 9,525 air miles | 18 hours, 45 minutes | Airbus A350-900ULR |
3. | Los Angeles (LAX) to Singapore (SIN) | Singapore Airlines | 8,770 air miles | 17 hours, 50 minutes | Airbus A350-900ULR |
4. | San Francisco (SFO) to Bangalore, India (BLR) | Air India | 8,701 air miles | 17 hours, 40 minutes | Boeing 777-200LR |
5. | New York (JFK) to Auckland (AKL) | Air New Zealand and Qantas | 8,829 air miles | 17 hours, 35 minutes | Boeing 787-9 |
5. (tied) | Dallas (DFW) to Melbourne (MEL) | Qantas | 8,992 air miles | 17 hours, 35 minutes | Boeing 787-9 |
7. | Perth (PER) to London (LHR) | Qantas | 9,009 air miles | 17 hours, 20 minutes | Boeing 787-9 |
8. | Dubai (DBX) to Auckland (AKL) | Emirates | 8,824 air miles | 17 hours, 10 minus | Boeing 777-200LR |
9. | New York (JFK) to Manila, Philippines (MNL) | Philippine Airlines | 8,507 air miles | 17 hours | Airbus A350-900 and Boeing 777-300ER |
10. | Dallas (DFW) to Sydney (SYD) | Qantas | 8,576 air miles | 16 hours, 45 minutes | Boeing 787-9 |

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