When people think of a domestic flight, a quick hop of an hour or two likely comes to mind. But there are long domestic flights that you may never have imagined, too. Do you know that some of the longest domestic flights in the world cover over 9,000 kilometers?
In this post, we share some of the longest domestic flights in the world.
The 10 Longest Domestic Flights in the World
*Note that all routes are ranked by “great circle” distance. Flights are on a non-stop basis.
1. St. Denis, Reunion (RUN) to Paris (CDG/ORY), France
Originally launched in 1994, the longest currently active domestic flight is between Saint-Denis, Réunion, France, and Paris, France (via Charles de Gaulle Airport and ORY). Previously operated by Air France as a direct flight with refuelling stops, it changed to a non-stop flight following the completion of the new longer runway at Saint-Denis that could accommodate widebodies.
Airline: Air France, Air Austral, Corsair, French Bee
Flight Distance: 9,349 km (5,048 NMI) / 9,337 km (5,042 NMI)
Flight Time: 11 Hours, 40 Minutes (CDG) / 12 Hours, 05 Minutes (ORY)
Aircraft: Airbus A330-900, A350-900, A350-1000, Boeing 777-300/ER
2. St. Denis, Reunion (RUN) – Marseille (MRS), France
Airline: Corsair
Flight Distance: 8,781 km (4,741 NMI)
Flight Time: 11 Hours, 20 Minutes
Aircraft: Airbus A330-900
3. Boston (BOS) – Honolulu (HNL), USA
Airline: Hawaiian Airlines
Flight Distance: 8,199 km (4,427 NMIi)
Flight Time: 11 Hours, 35 Minutes
Aircraft: Airbus A330-200
4. New York (JFK/EWR) – Honolulu (HNL), USA
Airline: Delta Air Lines, Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines
Flight Distance: 8,020 km (4,330 NMI) / 7,986 km (4,312 NMI)
Flight Time: 11 Hours, 25 Minutes (JFK) / 10 Hours, 58 Minutes (EWR)
Aircraft: Airbus A330-200, Boeing 767-400ER
5. Newark (EWR) – Kahului (OGG), USA
Airline: United Airlines
Flight Distance: 7,891 km (4,261 NMI)
Flight Time: 10 Hours, 50 Minutes
Aircraft: Boeing 767-400ER
6. Bonaire (BON) – Amsterdam (AMS), The Netherlands
Airline: KLM, TUIfly Netherlands
Flight Distance: 7,796 km (4,210 NMI)
Flight Time: 10 Hours, 10 Minutes
Aircraft: Airbus A330-200, A330-300, Boeing 787-8
7. Honolulu (HNL) – Washington Dulles (IAD), USA
Airline: United Airlines
Flight Distance: 7,752 km (4,186 NMI)
Flight Time: 10 Hours, 46 Minutes
Aircraft: Boeing 767-400ER
8. Honolulu (HNL) – Atlanta (ATL), USA
Airline: Delta Airlines
Flight Distance: 7,245 km (3,912 NMI)
Flight Time: 9 Hours, 30 Minutes
Aircraft: Airbus A330
9. Detroit (DTW) – Honolulu (HNL), USA
Airline: Delta Airlines
Flight Distance: 7,202 km (3,889 NMI)
Flight Time: 10 Hours, 30 Minutes
Aircraft: Airbus A330
10. Paris (CDG/ORY) – Cayenne (CAY), France
Airline: Air France, Air Caraibes
Flight Distance: 7,107 km (3,837 NMI) / 7,082 km (3,824 NMI)
Flight Time: 9 Hours, 15 Minutes (CDG) / 9 Hours, 10 Minutes (ORY)
Aircraft: Airbus A350-900, Boeing 777-200/ER
Honorable Mentions
During the spring of COVID-19, Air Tahiti Nui operated the longest domestic flight ever flown by a long shot between French Polynesia and Paris CDG. Originally, Air Tahiti Nui used to operate flights from Papeete Tahiti Faa’a International Airport to Paris CDG with a stopover at Los Angeles International Airport.
However, due to pandemic restrictions, Air Tahiti Nui and later French Bee flew the route nonstop, making it the longest domestic flight ever operated.
Papeete (PPT) – Paris (CDG), France (During COVID-19)
Airline: Air Tahiti Nui
Flight Distance: 15,715 km (8,485 NMI)
Flight Time: 16 Hours, 20 Minutes
Aircraft: Boeing 787-9
Aruba (AUA) – Amsterdam (AMS), The Netherlands
Airline: TUIfly Netherlands
Flight Distance: 7,883 km (4,256 NMI)
Flight Time: 9 Hours, 55 Minutes
Aircraft: Boeing 787-8
Curaçao (CUR) – Amsterdam (AMS), The Netherlands
Airline: KLM, TUIfly Netherlands
Flight Distance: 7,838 km (4,232 NMI)
Flight Time: 10 Hours, 15 Minutes
Aircraft: Airbus A350-900, Boeing 777-200, B787-8
Russia’s Longest Flight
Moscow (SVO) – Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (PKC), Russia
Russia, being even longer across than the continental United States, sees some very long domestic flights. Moscow to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky takes the crown for the longest domestic flight, covering 6,764 kilometers. Multiple other Russian routes also cover significant distances, showcasing the vastness of the Russian landscape.
Airline: Aeroflot
Flight Distance: 6,764 km (3,652 NMI)
Flight Time: 9 Hours, 10 Minutes
Aircraft: Boeing 777-300/ER
Canada’s Longest Flight
Calgary (YYC) – St. John’s (YYT), Canada
Covering a distance of 4,335 kilometres, WestJet operates Canada’s longest domestic flights, connecting the vibrant city of Calgary to the picturesque landscapes of St. John’s.
Airline: WestJet
Flight Distance: 4,335 km (2,341NMI)
Flight Time: 5 Hours, 30 Minutes
Aircraft: Boeing 737
Australia’s Longest Flight
Perth (PER) – Gold Coast (OOL), Australia
In Australia, Jetstar‘s flight, which connects the vibrant city of Perth on the west coast to the sunny shores of the Gold Coast in the east, is the longest domestic flight in the country.
Airline: Jetstar
Flight Distance: 3,626 km (1,958 NMI)
Flight Time: 4 Hours, 10 Minutes
Aircraft: Airbus A320
China’s Longest Flight
Guangzhou (CAN) – Kashi (KHG), China
Currently, the nearly six-hour flight from the city of Guanzhou to Kashi is the longest domestic flight in China.
Airline: China Southern
Flight Distance: 3,932 km (2,123 NMI)
Flight Time: 5 Hours, 50 Minutes
Aircraft: Boeing 737
Brazil’s Longest Flight
Campinas, Sao Paulo (VCP) – Boa Vista(BVB), Brazil
Azul’s flight between Campinas and Boa Vista is currently the longest domestic flight in Brazil.
Airline: Azul Airlines
Flight Distance: 3,217 km (1,737 NMI)
Flight Time: 4 Hours, 10 Minutes
Aircraft: Airbus A320
India’s Longest Flight
Delhi (DEL) – Port Blair (IXZ), India
Air India‘s flight connecting the bustling capital city of Delhi to the serene shores of Port Blair, providing a seamless connection between the mainland and the Andaman Islands is currently the longest domestic flight in India.
Airline: Air India
Flight Distance: 2,480 km (1,339 NMI)
Flight Time: 2 Hours, 30 Minutes
Aircraft: Airbus A320
Sources: GC Map