China Launches World's Longest Airline Flight: What To Know
Summary
China Eastern Airlines launched the world's longest commercial passenger flight, connecting Shanghai and Buenos Aires. The flight takes 25 hours and 30 minutes, with a stop in Auckland, and covers 20,000 kilometers.Key Facts
- China Eastern Airlines launched a new record-breaking flight from Shanghai to Buenos Aires.
- The flight takes 25 hours and 30 minutes and covers 20,000 kilometers (12,400 miles).
- It makes a scheduled stopover in Auckland, New Zealand, for refueling and crew change.
- The aircraft used is a Boeing 777-39P.
- This flight surpasses the previous longest flight, which was 19 hours and 20 minutes long, operated by Xiamen Airlines.
- The new route significantly reduces travel time between China and South America by over four hours.
- Airlines are increasingly offering ultra-long flights due to advances in fuel-efficient, long-range aircraft.
- Future plans include even longer flights, with Qantas planning a Sydney to London non-stop route.
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