#ultra long haul
Is It True That One Of The World's Longest Flights Burns 2% Of A Captain's Legal Flying Year?
A closer look at how pilots are paid on the world's longest flights and how these services are staffed.
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17-Hour Flights: Cathay Pacific's 11 New Ultra-Long Airbus A350 Routes Revealed [Map]
Cathay Pacific's longest A350 route spans 7,060 nautical miles, connecting Hong Kong to a major US city.
Why A Rumored United Airlines' Ultra-Long-Haul Flight Could Become Among The Most Profitable Routes In Aviation
Will United Airlines really dare to commence flights between San Francisco and India?
Massive 29-Hour Flights: The World's 15 Ultra-Long Boeing 777 Routes Revealed
The 'Triple-Seven' can be found on various one-stop marathons.
Why Premium Economy Is Booming On Ultra-Long-Haul Flights
Premium economy is becoming more and more popular around the world as passengers seek a comfortable but affordable class...
Limits: Qantas' Perth–London Flight Sits At The Absolute Edge Of What A Boeing 787 Can Physically Do
Qantas may have an aircraft capable of reaching London from Perth, but real-world performance depends on the conditions ...
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24-Hour Flights: The Airbus A350's 10 Ultra-Long-Haul Routes In 2026 [Map]
Only one of the top 10 operates on a nonstop basis.
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17-Hour Nonstop Flights: American Airlines' Ultra-Long Routes In 2026 [Map]
Most serve transpacific destinations, but there is one notable exception.
Why Ultra-Long-Haul Flights Still Need 4 Pilots In The Cockpit For Takeoff
Why the flight deck gets crowded on lift off.
Qantas Confirms Launch Month For 22-Hour Nonstop Sydney-London 'Project Sunrise' Flights
After a decade of planning, Qantas is finally set to begin its groundbreaking nonstop service between Sydney and London ...
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18-Hour Nonstop Flights: Air New Zealand's 10 New Ultra-Long Routes In 2026 [Map]
The carrier will fly several ultra-long routes to North America and Asia in 2026.
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16-Hour Flights: Delta Air Lines Launches Brand-New Ultra-Long Route [Map]
Delta has launched a new daily Airbus A350-900 service between Los Angeles and Hong Kong, returning to the market after ...
Why Ultra-Long-Haul Flights Are Getting More Expensive – Not Less – In 2026
As fuel prices soar and airspace closures force longer routes, ultra-long-haul flights are becoming increasingly expensi...
What Pilots Actually Do During A 14-Hour Flight When The Autopilot Is Handling Everything
Modern airliners are incredibly automated, but pilots remain fully responsible for every decision during a flight. What ...
Massive 14-Hour Flights: Virgin Atlantic's 10 New Longest Routes In 2026 Revealed
Virgin Atlantic's boldest move yet: 14-hour flights to Seoul and Phuket join the airline's longest routes in 2026.
Up To 9,000-Mile Nonstop Flights: Australia's 10 New Longest Routes Revealed
Qantas holds the title of the only operator in the world to operate non-stop services from Australia to Europe.
How Cabin Crew Rest & Sleep On 19+ Hour Flights
Cabin crew rely a structured rest system and strict fatigue-management rules to stay alert and safe.
How Cabin Crew Rest & Sleep On Ultra-Long-Haul Journeys
A simple strategy - rest when you can.
Why The Airbus A350 Is Becoming The Go-To Aircraft For Ultra-Long-Haul Routes
The aircraft offers exceptional ultra-long-range capabilities.
The 6 Airliners With The Longest Flying Ranges Today
A closer look at some of the world's ultimate ultra-long-haul jetliners.