China Eastern launches world's longest flight
By Wang Ying |
chinadaily.com.cn |
Updated: 2025-12-05 16:46
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Due to the extreme distance and current aircraft performance limits, the route includes a stopover in New Zealand. Compared with the traditional northbound routes requiring transfers in Europe or North America, the new southbound path shortens the journey from nearly 30 hours to about 25 hours. Passengers will also benefit from visa-free transit in Auckland and a smaller time difference upon arrival, the airline added.
