15,000 km and 19 hours later: Check out the world’s longest non-stop passenger flights

Singapore’s other New York-area service, to Newark Liberty International Airport, is only a few kilometres shorter than the JFK route. It ranks among one of the world’s longest scheduled non-stop flights.

Screengrab of Newark-Singapore flight schedule (Photo: Expedia.com)

Perth to London

Airline: Qantas Airways
Distance: About 14,500 km
Scheduled time: Around 17 hours 20 minutes to 18 hours

Qantas’ direct Perth–London route links Western Australia with the UK in a single flight. The route covers approximately 14,500 km.

Dallas/Fort Worth to Melbourne

Dallas-Melbourne flight schedule (Photo: Cheaponair.com)

Airline: American Airlines (operated by Qantas Airways)
Distance: About 14,470 km
Scheduled time: Around 17 hours 40 minutes

Qantas also operates a direct service between Dallas/Fort Worth and Melbourne. At approximately 14,470 km, it ranks among the longest non-stop passenger routes in the world, with scheduled flying time of roughly 17 and a half hours.

These ultra-long-haul services rely on aircraft designed for extended operations, with larger fuel capacity, efficient engines and configurations tailored for long journeys. Airlines also have to account for factors such as crew rest, fuel requirements, alternate airports and weather conditions when planning these flights.

Disclaimer: Flight times are not fixed. Winds, weather, airspace restrictions and the precise route flown can all affect how long an aircraft remains in the air.