The 10 longest nonstop airline flights in the world
American Airlines (AAL) recently began flying its longest route ever, from Texas to Australia. But that trip, which covers more than 8,300 miles, doesn’t even crack the top 10 among global airlines. These routes, according the flight-tracking website Flightradar24, can span upwards of 9,000 miles.
Check out how far carriers will take their customers in one nonstop flight.
10. San Francisco, United States, to Bengaluru, India
The flight, operated by Air India, travels from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR). The journey spans 14,000 km, or about 8,700 miles.
9. Los Angeles, United States, to Singapore
The flight, operated by Singapore Airlines (SINGY), travels from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN). The journey spans 14,100 km, or about 8,800 miles.
8. Auckland, New Zealand, to Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The flight, operated by Emirates, travels from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Dubai International Airport (DXB). The journey spans 14,200 km, or about 8,800 miles.
7. New York City, United States, to Auckland, New Zealand
The flight, operated by Air New Zealand (ANZFF), travels from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Auckland Airport (AKL). The journey spans 14,200 km, or about 8,800 miles.
6. Perth, Australia, to Paris, France
The flight, operated by Qantas (QABSY), travels from Perth Airport (PER) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). The journey spans 14,300 km, or about 8,900 miles.
5. Dallas, United States to Melbourne, Australia
The flight, operated by Qantas, travels from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Melbourne Airport (MEL). The journey spans 14,500 km, or about 9,000 miles.
4. Perth, Australia to London, England
The flight, operated by Qantas, travels from Perth Airport (PER) to Heathrow Airport (LHR). The journey spans 14,500 km, or about 9,000 miles.
3. Auckland, New Zealand to Doha, Qatar
The flight, operated by Qatar Airways, travels from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Hamad International Airport (DOH). The journey spans 14,500 km, or about 9,000 miles.
2. Newark, United States to Singapore
The flight, operated by Singapore Airlines, travels from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN). The journey spans 15,300 km, or about 9,500 miles.
1. New York City, United States to Singapore
The flight, operated by Singapore Airlines, travels from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN). The journey spans 15,300 km, or about 9,500 miles.