So, you think your flights are long? Check out these marathon journeys! Thanks to high-flying tech, we can now jet off to the farthest corners of the globe without layovers. Ready for some serious airtime? Let’s dive into the 10 longest non-stop flights, covering everything from Singapore to New York and beyond.
10 Epic Non-Stop Flights: Buckle Up for the Ride!
As spilled by Aerotime Hub, here’s the rundown of these sky-straining adventures.
Singapore (SIN) – New York (JFK)
Flight Time: A whopping 18 hours and 7 minutes
Distance Covered: 9,537 miles (That’s like flying around the Earth!)
Ride of Choice: Airbus A350-900ULR, courtesy of Singapore Airlines
Singapore (SIN) – Newark (EWR)
Flight Time: Hold onto your snacks for 18 hours and 25 minutes
Distance Covered: 9,523 miles (Pretty much a hop, skip, and a jump, right?)
Chosen Vessel: Airbus A350-900ULR, again with Singapore Airlines
Darwin (DRW) – London (LHR)
Flight Time: A marathon at 17 hours and 55 minutes
Distance Covered: 8,620 miles (Someone get these pilots a medal)
Flying in Style: Boeing 787-9, rocking the Qantas brand
Perth (PER) – London (LHR)
Flight Time: An endurance test at 17 hours and 32 minutes
Distance Covered: 9,010 miles (That’s a whole lot of in-flight movies)
Aircraft in Charge: Boeing 787-9, Qantas calling the shots
Melbourne (MEL) – Dallas (DFW)
Flight Time: 18 hours and 15 minutes (Hope you brought a good book!)
Distance Covered: 8,992 miles (Enough miles to earn some serious frequent flyer points)
In the Captain’s Chair: Boeing 787-9, Qantas doing the honors
Auckland (AKL) – New York (JFK)
Flight Time: A mere 16 hours and 15 minutes (Practically a quick nap)
Distance Covered: 8,828 miles (Who needs layovers anyway?)
Cruising Altitude: Boeing 787-9, captained by Air New Zealand
Houston (IAH) – Sydney (SYD)
Flight Time: A solid 17 hours and 30 minutes (Time for some in-flight yoga?)
Distance Covered: 8,596 miles (Impressive, right?)
Aircraft of the Hour: Boeing 787-9, United Airlines style
Bangalore (BLR) – San Francisco (SFO)
Flight Time: 16 hours and 10 minutes (Enough time to watch a trilogy)
Distance Covered: 8,701 miles (No need for a layover snack, you’re covered)
Flying with Style: Boeing 777-200LR, courtesy of Air India
Singapore (SIN) – Los Angeles (LAX)
Flight Time: A cool 17 hours and 50 minutes (Hope you brought a neck pillow!)
Distance Covered: 8,770 miles (Straight from the Lion City to the City of Angels)
Captain’s Pick: Airbus A350-900ULR, Singapore Airlines calling the shots
Dubai (DXB) – Auckland (AKL)
Flight Time: Around 15 hours and 55 minutes (Just a casual halfway-around-the-world trip)
Distance Covered: 8,824 miles (Who needs layovers anyway?)
Riding in Style: Boeing 777-200LR, the Emirates way
Just remember, these flight times might change based on weather, routes, and other wild factors. Ready to rack up those sky miles? Happy travels!