Long-haul flights have become increasingly common in recent years, with airlines competing to offer the longest non-stop journeys possible.
As technology advances, planes are able to fly further and more efficiently, making it possible to travel across the globe without stopping.
From Singapore to New York, Dubai to Auckland, and Perth to London, these ultra-long-haul flights can take up to 16 hours or more.
This article will explore the top 20 longest non-stop commercial flights in the world pictured below.
Overview of the Longest Flights
Here’s a chart of the longest non-stop flights in the world.
| Route | Distance | Airline |
|---|---|---|
| New York - Singapore | 9,537 mi | Singapore Airlines |
| Newark to Singapore | 9,534 mi | Singapore Airlines |
| Perth to London | 9,009 mi | Qantas |
| Dallas to Melbourne | 8,992 mi | Qantas |
| New York to Auckland | 8,828 mi | Air New Zealand & Qantas |
| Dubai to Auckland | 8,824 mi | Emirates |
| Los Angeles to Singapore | 8,770 mi | Singapore Airlines |
| San Francisco to Bengaluru | 8,701 mi | Air India |
| Houston to Sydney | 8,701 mi | United Airlines |
| Dallas to Sydney | 8,578 mi | Qantas |
| New York to Manila | 8,520 mi | Philippine Airlines |
| San Francisco to Singapore | 8,446 mi | United & Singapore Airlines |
| Atlanta to Johannesburg | 8,439 mi | Delta |
| San Francisco to Mumbai | 8,406 mi | Air India |
| Los Angeles to Dubai | 8,339 mi | Emirates |
| Los Angeles to Jeddah | 8,332 mi | Saudia |
| Los Angeles to Doha | 8,306 mi | Qatar Airways |
| Rome to Perth | 8,298 mi | Qantas |
| Toronto to Manila | 8,221 mi | Philippine Airlines |
| Chicago to Auckland | 8,184 mi | Air New Zealand |
1. New York (JFK) to Singapore (SIN)
The longest flight in the world is from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Singapore’s Changi Airport (SIN).
Operated by Singapore Airlines, this monumental journey is undertaken aboard the Airbus A350-900ULR.
Covering a staggering 9,527 miles, passengers aboard are in the air for an astounding 18 hours and 30 minutes from New York to Singapore and 17 hours and 50 minutes from Singapore to New York.
2. Newark (EWR) to Singapore (EWR)
The second-longest flight in the world departs from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and touches down in Singapore (SIN). Singapore Airlines operates this route with an Airbus A350-900ULR, which covers 9,525-mile route in approximately 18 hours and 30 minutes from Newark to Singapore and 17 hours and 50 minutes from Singapore to Newark.
3. Perth (PER) to London Heathrow (LHR)
The third longest flight is from Perth (PER) to London (LHR) operated by Qantas using Boeing 789-9 that covers a distance of 9,010 miles and the longer leg takes approximately 17 hours and 45 minutes from Perth to London and 16 hours and 35 minutes from London to Perth.
4. Dallas (DFW) to Melbourne (MEL)
The fourth longest flight is from Melbourne (MEL) to Dallas (DFW) operated by Qantas using Boeing 789-9 that covers a distance of 8,992 miles and takes approximately 17 hours and 50 minutes from Dallas to Melbourne and 15 hours and 45 minutes from Melbourne to Dallas.
5. New York (JFK) to Auckland (AKL)
The fifth longest flight is from Auckland (AKL) to New York (JFK) operated by Air New Zealand and Qantas using Boeing 789-9 that covers a distance of 8,828 miles and takes approximately 17 hours and 30 minutes from New York to Auckland and 16 hours and 15 minutes from Auckland to New York.
6. Dubai (DXB) to Auckland (AKL)
The sixth longest flight is from Dubai (DXB) to Auckland (AKL) operated by Emirates using Airbus A380-800 that covers a distance of 8,824 miles and the longer leg takes approximately 17 hours and 10 minutes.
7. Los Angeles (LAX) to Singapore (SIN)
The seventh longest flight is from Singapore (SIN) to Los Angeles (LAX) operated by Singapore Airlines using A350-900 that covers a distance of 8,770 miles and the longer leg takes approximately 17 hours and 50 minutes.
8. San Francisco (SFO) to Bangalore (BLR)
The eighth longest flight is from Bangalore (BLR) to San Francisco (SFO) operated by Air India using Boeing 777-200LR that covers a distance of 8,701 miles and the longer leg takes approximately 17 hours and 40 minutes.
9. Houston (IAH) to Sydney (SYD)
The ninth longest flight is from Houston (IAH) to Sydney (SYD) operated by United Airlines using Boeing 789-9 that covers a distance of 8,596 miles and the longer leg takes approximately 17 hours and 35 minutes.
10. Dallas (DFW) to Sydney (SYD)
The tenth longest flight is from Sydney (SYD) to Dallas (DFW) operated by Qantas using Boeing 789-9 that covers a distance of 8,576 miles and the longer leg takes approximately 15 hours and 20 minutes.
11. New York (JFK) to Manila (MNL)
The eleventh longest flight is from Manila (MNL) to San Francisco (SFO) operated by Philippine Airlines using A350-900 and Boeing 777-300ER that covers a distance of 8,520 miles and the longer leg takes approximately 17 hours.
12. San Francisco (SFO) to Singapore (SIN)
The twelfth longest flight is from Singapore (SIN) to San Francisco (SFO) operated by Singapore Airlines (A350-900) and United Airlines (Boeing 789-9) that covers a distance of 8,446 miles and the longer leg takes approximately 14 hours and 30 minutes.
13. Atlanta (ATL) to Johannesburg (JNB)
The thirteenth longest flight is from Atlanta (ATL) to Johannesburg (JNB) operated by Delta using Airbus A350-900 that covers a distance of 8,439 miles and the longer leg takes approximately 15 hours and 20 minutes.
14. San Francisco (SFO) to Mumbai (BOM)
The fourteenth longest flight is from Mumbai (BOM) to San Francisco (SFO) operated by Air India using Boeing 777-200LR that covers a distance of 8,406 miles and the longer leg takes approximately 16 hours.
15. Los Angeles (LAX) to Dubai (DXB)
The fifteenth longest flight is from Dubai (DXB) to Los Angeles (LAX) operated by Emirates using Airbus A380-800 that covers a distance of 8,339 miles and the longer leg takes approximately 16 hours and 20 minutes.
16. Los Angeles (LAX) to Jeddah (JED)
The sixteenth longest flight is from Los Angeles to Jeddah operated by Saudia using a 777-300ER that covers a distance of 8,332 miles and the longer leg takes approximately 16 hours and 25 minutes.
17. Los Angeles (LAX) to Doha (DOH)
The seventeenth longest flight is from Los Angeles to Doha operated by Qatar Airways using an A350-1000 that covers a distance of 8,306 miles and the longer leg takes approximately 16 hours and 25 minutes.
18. Rome (FCO) to Perth (PER)
The eighteenth longest flight is from Perth to Rome operated by Qantas using a 789-9 that covers a distance of 8,298 miles and the longer leg takes approximately 16 hours and 25 minutes.
19. Toronto (YYZ) to Manila (MNL)
The nineteenth longest flight is from Toronto to Manila operated by Philippine Airlines using both A350-900 and 777-300ER that covers a distance of 8,221 miles and the longer leg takes approximately 16 hours and 50 minutes.
20. Chicago (ORD) to Auckland (AKL)
The twentieth longest flight is from Chicago-O’Hare to Auckland operated by Air New Zealand using a 787-9 that covers a distance of 8,183 miles and the longer leg takes approximately 16 hours and 30 minutes.
