The World’s Longest Non-Stop Passenger Flights of 2023

In recent times, commercial airlines have increasingly incorporated ultra long-haul non-stop flights into their itineraries. These extended routes reduce travel durations between distant cities and minimize layovers, providing greater convenience for passengers. For airlines, operating such long flights can improve their brand reputation and encourage customer loyalty. Consequently, there is a competitive drive to claim the title of the longest flight. As of this writing, the following are the world’s longest non-stop flights in 2023.

The introduction of ultra-long-range twin-engine aircraft like the Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 has led to airlines increasingly offering non-stop point-to-point flights across the globe. This trend is gradually rendering the hub-and-spoke model outdated, as passengers enjoy the convenience of uninterrupted travel without layovers.

Philippine Airlines maintains its position among the world’s longest non-stop flights. Although it has dropped from 8th to 11th place, PAL’s PR127 operates with an Airbus A350-900 and occasionally a Boeing 777-300ER, covering a great circle distance of 13,712 km.

Additionally, PAL’s PR119, which flies between Toronto and Manila, has a total flight distance of 13,230 km and utilizes a Boeing 777-300ER.

How Flight Length is Measured

The length of a flight can be measured in various ways, including the great-circle distance between origin and destination, flight duration, and actual distance flown when a longer route is necessary to leverage jet streams and reduce total travel time. While the term “longest flight” often refers to non-stop flights, direct flights with stops may also be considered in some comparisons.

There are numerous types of flights worldwide, catering to different industries and purposes. The term “longest flight” typically refers to commercial, passenger, and scheduled flights where the details are published and tickets are available for purchase.

The title of the “world’s longest flight” is somewhat ambiguous because it’s a non-specific claim. Although the distance between two cities remains constant, aircraft may need to adjust their flight paths based on headwinds, tailwinds, and other weather events, or to avoid flying over certain countries due to political or military reasons.

Top 20 Non-Stop Flights by Great-Circle Distance

The following table lists the world’s longest non-stop scheduled passenger routes by great-circle distance. The actual distance flown can be longer than the great-circle distance for various reasons, such as avoiding severe weather, taking advantage of favorable winds aloft, detouring around closed airspace, and diverting around conflict zones.

Ranks 1 to 10:

Rank	From	To	Airline	Flight number	Distance	Scheduled duration	Aircraft
1	United States New York–JFK	Singapore Singapore	Singapore Airlines	SQ 23	15,349 km (9,537 mi; 8,288 nmi)	18:50	A350-900ULR
2	United States Newark	Singapore Singapore	Singapore Airlines	SQ 21	15,344 km (9,534 mi; 8,285 nmi)	18:45	A350-900ULR
3	Australia Perth	United Kingdom London–Heathrow	Qantas	QF 9	14,499 km (9,009 mi; 7,829 nmi)	17:25	787-9
4	United States Dallas/Fort Worth	Australia Melbourne	Qantas	QF 22	14,472 km (8,992 mi; 7,814 nmi)	17:35	787-9
5	United States New York–JFK	New Zealand Auckland	Air New Zealand	NZ 1	14,207 km (8,828 mi; 7,671 nmi)	17:50	787-9
6	New Zealand Auckland	United Arab Emirates Dubai	Emirates	EK 449	14,200 km (8,823 mi; 7,667 nmi)	17:25	A380-800
7	United States Los Angeles	Singapore Singapore	Singapore Airlines	SQ 37, SQ 35	14,114 km (8,770 mi; 7,621 nmi)	17:50	A350-900
8	United States San Francisco	India Bengaluru	Air India	AI 176	14,004 km (8,702 mi; 7,562 nmi)	17:55	777-200LR
9	United States Houston	Australia Sydney	United Airlines	UA 101	13,834 km (8,596 mi; 7,470 nmi)	17:35	787-9
10	United States Dallas/Fort Worth	Australia Sydney	Qantas	QF 8	13,804 km (8,577 mi; 7,454 nmi)	17:20	787-9

Ranks 11 to 20:

Rank	From	To	Airline	Flight number	Distance	Scheduled duration	Aircraft
11	United States New York–JFK	Philippines Manila	Philippine Airlines	PR 127	13,712 km (8,520 mi; 7,404 nmi)	17:15	A350-900
12	United States San Francisco	Singapore Singapore	United Airlines	UA 1, UA 29	13,593 km (8,446 mi; 7,340 nmi)	17:35	787-9
13	South Africa Johannesburg	United States Atlanta	Delta Air Lines	DL 201	13,581 km (8,439 mi; 7,333 nmi)	16:20	A350-900
14	United States San Francisco	India Mumbai	Air India	AI 180	13,529 km (8,407 mi; 7,305 nmi)	17:10	777-200LR
15	United Arab Emirates Dubai	United States Los Angeles	Emirates	EK 215	13,420 km (8,339 mi; 7,246 nmi)	16:20	A380-800
16	Saudi Arabia Jeddah	United States Los Angeles	Saudia	SV 41	13,409 km (8,332 mi; 7,240 nmi)	16:25	777-300ER
17	Qatar Doha	United States Los Angeles	Qatar Airways	QR 739, QR 741	13,367 km (8,306 mi; 7,218 nmi)	16:25	A350-1000
18	Australia Perth	Italy Rome–Fiumicino	Qantas	QF 5	13,354 km (8,298 mi; 7,211 nmi)	16:25	787-9
19	Canada Toronto	Philippines Manila	Philippine Airlines	PR 119	13,230 km (8,221 mi; 7,144 nmi)	16:50	777-300ER
20	United States Chicago–O’Hare	New Zealand Auckland	Air New Zealand	NZ 27	13,170 km (8,183 mi; 7,111 nmi)	16:30	787-9

The world’s longest non-stop flights of 2023 demonstrate the remarkable advancements in aviation technology and the evolving demands of global travelers. These ultra long-haul routes not only enhance the travel experience for passengers by reducing layovers and travel time, but also showcase the capabilities of modern aircraft, such as the Airbus A350 and Boeing 787. As the aviation industry continues to innovate and push the boundaries of flight distances, it is fascinating to observe the ongoing competition among airlines to establish even longer routes. Ultimately, these developments reflect the commitment of airlines to provide exceptional service and convenience for passengers, making the world more interconnected than ever before.