The longest scheduled Boeing 737 MAX route is typically GOL's service between Brasília (BSB) and Orlando (MCO), spanning about 3,778 miles (6,079 km) and taking around 8 hours, though charter flights by airlines like TUI fly Nordic have operated slightly longer legs, like Helsinki to Boa Vista (HEL-BVC), reaching up to 3,864 miles.
United Airlines is doubling its Boeing 737 MAX 8 presence across the Atlantic, adding two new European routes from Newark — Glasgow, Scotland, and Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
The MAX 8's range is 3,500 nautical miles, an improvement of 565 nautical miles. The MAX 9 gets another 350 nautical miles, extending the range from 2,950 for the 737-700 to 3,330. Finally, the higher-capacity MAX 10 has a range of 3,100 nautical miles, and there is no Next Generation analogue to compare it with.
The aircraft typically seats 138 to 204 passengers in a two-class configuration and has a range of 3,300 to 3,850 nautical miles [nmi] (6,110 to 7,130 km; 3,800 to 4,430 mi). As of November 2025, Boeing has delivered 2,076 aircraft and held orders for 4,774 more.
Here's a look at three of the longest routes: Singapore to New York: Spanning approximately 9,500 miles, this non-stop flight aboard Singapore Airlines takes around 18 hours, crossing the globe from Southeast Asia to the East Coast of the U.S. Auckland to Doha: A 9,000-mile journey from New Zealand to Qatar, lasting ...
But what if you wanted to travel around the Earth in under 24 hours? To cover 40,070km in a single day, you'd have to travel at 1,670 km/h. That's faster than the speed of sound, which is 1,225 km/h (761.2 mph) according to NASA. You'd need a supersonic jet to make your journey.
Qantas' 17.5-hour journey from Perth to London is the world's third longest, while the 17-hour Perth to Paris route and the 16-hour Melbourne to Dallas flight follow close behind. Once the Sydney to London Heathrow flight launches, it will surpass them all, with an air time of up to 22 hours across 17,015 kilometres.
Boeing 737: Depending on the model, its cruising speed can range from Mach 0.74 to Mach 0.79, which is approximately 567 to 606 mph (912 to 975 km/h). Boeing 747: Depending on the specific variant, it can cruise at speeds around Mach 0.85, which is approximately 570 mph (920 km/h) at cruising altitude.
Norwegian Air performed its first transatlantic flight with a Boeing 737-800 on 16 June 2017 between Edinburgh Airport and Stewart Airport, New York.
Out of the major airlines in the US, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines all have Boeing 737 MAX's in their fleet. This means that the following US carriers aren't using the Boeing 737 MAX on their flights: Allegiant Air*
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The Boeing 747-400 and Boeing 777-300ER are two of Boeing's most iconic widebody jets, but which one is actually bigger? Surprisingly, the 777-300ER is longer and wider than the 747-400, measuring 73.9 m in length compared to the 747-400's 70.7 m, and with a wingspan of 64.8 m versus 64.4 m.
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On the Boeing 737 MAX 8, 12A and 12F are the ones to avoid. We also find this problem with easyJet. If you're flying on their Airbus A320, seat 31A is the one to avoid; 31F might also not have a window, depending on the layout. Unfortunately, you can also encounter this problem on long-haul flights.
RWD 5. The RWD 5 was a Polish touring and sports plane of 1931, a two-seat high-wing monoplane, constructed by the RWD team. It was made famous by its transatlantic flight, being the smallest aircraft to cross the Atlantic.
Hong Kong: The Civil Aviation Department banned the operation of all 737 MAX aircraft into, out of and over Hong Kong. Panama: The Civil Aviation Authority grounded its aircraft. Vietnam: The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam banned Boeing 737 MAX aircraft from flying over Vietnam.
The flight from Ceylon to Australia on August 30, 1943, remains the record holder for longest time airborne (for a commercial passenger flight) at 32 hours, 9 minutes.
Boeing 737 Max jets were grounded worldwide between March 2019 and late 2020 after the two catastrophic crashes involving the Max 8 model.
Private jets typically experience shorter flight times due to faster speeds and reduced airport wait times. Direct routes tailored to your needs further reduce travel time.
On an American Airlines Boeing 737-800, for example, the seat-rating site SeatGuru warns of several “bad” seats, denoted in red. They include all the seats in row 30, at the back of the aircraft. The reasons are obvious: Like Conway's, the seats in row 30 are next to lavatories and don't fully recline.
No airline could justify the operational cost for the Queen, built for a different era. In July 2020, Boeing officially confirmed it would end production of its 747, citing both declining demand and changing market conditions.
The Qantas 72-hour rule isn't one single policy but a general guideline for actions like finalizing bookings, payments, or special requests (medical, unaccompanied minors) needed at least 72 hours before departure for processing, while also defining airline responsibilities for disruptions (like cancellations or significant delays) occurring within 72 hours, meaning Qantas offers rebooking on the next available flight without charge if an involuntary change happens close to departure. Passengers should confirm details within this window for smooth operations, but the rule mainly dictates Qantas's handling of involuntary disruptions, not voluntary changes, which follow fare rules.
Qantas will use its new Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft for Project Sunrise, launching non-stop ultra-long-haul flights from Australia's east coast (Sydney) to London (LHR) and New York (JFK), starting in late 2026/early 2027, cutting travel time significantly by eliminating stops. These flights will offer a unique passenger experience with fewer seats, more space, and a dedicated "Wellbeing Zone," redefining ultra-long-haul travel.
Qantas is set to launch the world's longest non-stop commercial flight in 2027, connecting Sydney to London over a distance of 17,015 kilometers in just over 20 hours.