Extended Flights by a Chinese Airline: 29-hour Journey Reveals a Surprising Condition
Singapore Airlines has set a precedent for endurance in aviation with its nonstop flight between Singapore Changi and New York JFK, a journey spanning over 18 hours and 15,349 kilometers (9,537 miles). This feat was attempted by CNN's Richard Quest in October 2018.
Moving forward, China Eastern Airlines is gearing up to operate a new route connecting Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) in Buenos Aires. This route, scheduled to take approximately 25.5 hours for the outbound journey and about 29 hours for the return trip, is set to become the world's longest direct flight.
The Shanghai to Buenos Aires flight will operate twice weekly, starting from December 4, according to China Eastern Airlines. Notably, both legs of the flight include a two-hour stop in Auckland, New Zealand, offering passengers a much-needed break.
This new route is seen as an important measure to build a new 'Air Silk Road' channel between Asia-Pacific and South America. China Eastern Airlines has already started selling tickets for this historic flight.
Meanwhile, Australia's flagship carrier Qantas is working on a plan known as 'Project Sunrise,' aimed at developing aircraft more conducive to fliers' resting patterns during ultra-long flights. Qantas' goal is to fly nonstop from Sydney to London, cities approximately 10,000 miles apart.
The quickest flight from Shanghai to Buenos Aires, offered by Air France and Lufthansa, takes nearly 31 hours, with a layover either in Paris or Amsterdam. However, China Eastern Airlines' unique southerly flight path across some of the world's most remote waters and close to Antarctica is expected to shave at least four hours off the total journey.
It's interesting to note that the airline currently working on developing the world's longest nonstop flight from Sydney to London is not explicitly named in the search results. However, among leading long-haul carriers, Singapore Airlines is known for operating ultra-long-range flights with the Airbus A350-900ULR.
In conclusion, the world of aviation is pushing boundaries with new direct flights connecting continents. Whether it's Singapore Airlines' New York-Singapore route or China Eastern Airlines' Shanghai-Buenos Aires route, these flights represent significant strides in air travel. As Qantas and others continue to develop aircraft for ultra-long flights, we can expect to see even more remarkable journeys in the future.
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