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The 10 Longest Nonstop Flights in the World
By Erin Miller | upgradedpoints.com
For many, a 17+ hour long-haul sounds plain awful and likely conjures thoughts of hours spent cramped in an economy seat. However, for points and miles geeks, the tables are turned. These travel hacking ninjas are generally ecstatic about the increasing number of 17+ hour flights. It’s not uncommon for points nerds to go out of their way to hop on one of the longest commercial flights in the world.
Tại sao người ta thích bay đường dài hơn 17 giờ? Bởi vì họ không bay hạng phổ thông. Bay vòng quanh thế giới theo đúng nghĩa đen trên một chuyến bay thẳng dài nhất đồng nghĩa với việc chúng ta có rất nhiều thời gian thưởng thức, trải nghiệm những dịch vụ tuyệt vời trên máy bay. Và đây là cơ hội quy đổi điểm thưởng hoành tráng nhất!
Why would anyone subject themselves to a 17+ hour flight on purpose? Because oftentimes, they’re not flying economy. Jetting around the world (literally) on one of the longest nonstop flights in existence means maximum time to enjoy truly fantastic products. It’s a big redemption win for seriously hard-earned miles!
| Route | Airline | Distance | Flight Time |
| Singapore (SIN) to New York (JFK) | Singapore Airlines | 9,537 miles | 18 hours, 50 minutes |
| Singapore (SIN) to Newark (EWR) | Singapore Airlines | 9,523 miles | 18 hours, 45 minutes |
| Perth (PER) to London (LHR) | Qantas | 9,010 miles | 17 hours, 15 minutes |
| Melbourne (MEL) to Dallas (DFW) | Qantas | 8,992 miles | 17 hours 35 minutes |
| Auckland (AKL) to New York (JFK) | Air New Zealand | 8,828 miles | 17 hours, 50 minutes |
| Dubai (DXB) to Auckland (AKL) | Emirates | 8,824 miles | 17 hours, 10 minutes |
| Singapore (SIN) to Los Angeles (LAX) | Singapore Airlines | 8,770 miles | 17 hours, 50 minutes |
| Bangalore (BLR) to San Francisco (SFO) | Air India | 8,701 miles | 17 hours, 40 minutes |
| Darwin (DRW) to London (LHR) | Qantas | 8,620 miles | 17 hours, 55 minutes |
| Houston (IAH) to Sydney (SYD) | United Airlines | 8,596 miles | 17 hours, 35 minutes |
1. Singapore (SIN) to New York (JFK): Singapore Airlines: 9,537 Miles
Aircraft: Airbus A350-900ULR
Best business class redemption: 111,500 Singapore KrisFlyer miles one-way (transfer from Amex Membership Rewards, Brex Rewards, Capital One Miles, Chase Ultimate Rewards, Citi ThankYou Rewards, or Marriott Bonvoy)
2. Singapore (SIN) to Newark (EWR): Singapore Airlines: 9,523 Miles
Aircraft: Airbus A350-900ULR
Best business class redemption: 111,500 Singapore KrisFlyer miles one-way (transfer from Amex Membership Rewards, Brex Rewards, Capital One Miles, Chase Ultimate Rewards, Citi ThankYou Rewards, or Marriott Bonvoy)
3. Perth (PER) to London (LHR): Qantas: 9,010 Miles
Aircraft: Boeing 787-9
Best business class redemption: 85,000 American miles one-way (transfer from Bilt Rewards or Marriott Bonvoy) — Best first class redemption: 115,000 American miles one-way (transfer from Bilt Rewards or Marriott Bonvoy)
4. Melbourne (MEL) to Dallas (DFW): Qantas: 8,992 Miles
Aircraft: Boeing 787-9 (launches December 2, 2022)
Best business class redemption: 55,000 Alaska miles one-way (transfer from Marriott Bonvoy)
Best first class redemption: 70,000 Alaska miles one-way (transfer from Marriott Bonvoy)
5. Auckland (AKL) to New York (JFK): Air New Zealand: 8,828 Miles
Aircraft: Boeing 787-9
Best business class redemption: 120,000 ANA miles one-way (transfer from Amex Membership Rewards or Marriott Bonvoy)
6. Dubai (DXB) to Auckland (AKL): Emirates: 8,824 Miles
Aircraft: Boeing 777-200LR (resumes December 2, 2022)
Best business class redemption: 85,000 Japan Airlines miles + large cash surcharge one-way (transfer from Marriott Bonvoy)
Best first class redemption: 210,500 Emirates Skywards miles one-way (transfer from American Express Membership Rewards, Bilt Rewards, Brex Rewards, Capital One Miles, Chase Ultimate Rewards, Citi ThankYou Rewards, or Marriott Bonvoy)
7. Singapore (SIN) to Los Angeles (LAX): Singapore Airlines: 8,770 Miles
Aircraft: Airbus A350-900ULR
Best business class redemption: 67,500 Asiana miles one-way (transfer from Marriott Bonvoy) or 75,000 United miles one-way (transfer from Bilt Rewards, Chase Ulitmate Rewards, or Marriott Bonvoy)
Best first class redemption: 90,000 Asiana miles one-way (transfer from Marriott Bonvoy) or 95,000 United miles one-way (transfer from Bilt Rewards, Chase Ulitmate Rewards, or Marriott Bonvoy)
8. Bangalore (BLR) to San Francisco (SFO): Air India: 8,701 Miles
Aircraft: Boeing 777-200LR
Best business class redemption: 100,000 Air Canada points plus ~$35 in taxes and fees (transfer from Amex Membership Rewards, Bilt Rewards, Capital One Miles, Chase Ulitmate Rewards, or Marriott Bonvoy)
9. Darwin (DRW) to London (LHR): Qantas: 8,620 Miles
Aircraft: Boeing 787-9
Best business class redemption: 85,000 American miles one-way (transfer from Bilt Rewards or Marriott Bonvoy) — Best first class redemption: 115,000 American miles one-way (transfer from Bilt Rewards or Marriott Bonvoy)
10. Houston (IAH) to Sydney (SYD): United Airlines: 8,596 Miles
Flight number: UA 101
Aircraft: Boeing 787-9 (resumes October 28, 2022)
Best business class redemption: 80,000 United miles one-way (transfer from Bilt Rewards, Chase Ulitmate Rewards, or Marriott Bonvoy)
The great circle distance
The above flights are listed by the shortest distance between 2 points on the Earth’s surface, also known as the great circle distance. This can vary from the actual distance due to a number of factors, including wind, severe weather, and closed airspace avoidance. Flights are ranked by distance rather than flight time since flight time can vary significantly due to a number of different factors.
About the Aircraft
As planes become more fuel-efficient and fuel costs remain relatively low, there’s a good chance we’ll continue to see big competition for a spot on the Longest Nonstop Flights in the World leaderboard. Boeing and Airbus continue to implement innovative methods of increasing aircraft range and passenger capacity, therefore allowing major airlines to turn a profit from these ultra-long-haul flights.
Final Thoughts
The competition for the top spot on the Longest Nonstop Flights in the World list won’t be ending any time soon. The only question is, how will the airlines choose to get there? Within the past few years, we saw the final flight of the last U.S. carrier-operated Boeing 747, which used to be the hallmark of long-haul flights. In 2021, we saw several carriers announce they will be moving away from the behemoth A380 aircraft to save on fuel and match current passenger demands.
Moving forward, will airlines shy away from these jumbo jets in search of slimmer, more efficient aircraft? Or will planes like the Airbus A380 continue to evolve, providing a more efficient and profitable means of carrying passengers around the world?
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(*) Great Circle Formula: The largest circle that can be drawn on the sphere surface is the great circle. The shortest distance between any two points on the sphere surface is the Great Circle distance. Historically, the Great circle is also called as an Orthodrome or Romanian Circle. The diameter of any sphere coincides with the diameter of the great circle. The great circle is used in the navigation of ship or aircraft. The idea that is the Earth is somewhat spherical helps in navigating as we come to know for the shortest distance in the sphere.
