Longest flights from India to world!
At present world's longest flight is between Singapore and EWR (New York) and Doha-Auckland both approx 18-19 hours depending on wind and other factors. Qantas is working on Project Sunrise, which aims to connect Australian cities non stop to all big cities around the world- like London, New York etc, which would mean 20-22 hours+ flights which are currently in trial phase.
What are the longest flights one can take from India? At present the longest flight you can take from India are between 15 and 16 hours- between Delhi/Mumbai and US cities such as New York (EWR), SFO or Washington. Air India is operating most of these ultra long haul flights with United, Air Canada and Delta offering a few alternatives.
What are the longest flights one can take from India? At present the longest flight you can take from India are between 15 and 16 hours- between Delhi/Mumbai and US cities such as New York (EWR), SFO or Washington. Air India is operating most of these ultra long haul flights with United, Air Canada and Delta offering a few alternatives.
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From
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To
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Duration
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Airline
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Aircraft
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1
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DEL
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SFO
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16 hours
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Air India
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2
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BOM
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EWR (New York)
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15.55
hours
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Air India
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B777-300
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3
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DEL
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SFO
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15.45
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United
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B787-9
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4
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DEL
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Chicago ORD
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15.35
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Air India
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B777-300
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5
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BOM
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EWR/JFK
New York |
15.30
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United,
Delta |
B777-300
B777-200 LR |
- There is also direct flight to Vancouver BC from Delhi, which is a bit shorter at 14+ hours (takes the pacific route instead of trans Atlantic route)
- Air India also operates a 12 hour flight to Sydney, Australia from Delhi.
- Japan has direct flights from various Indian cities- about 10-11 hours flight.
- We don't have any direct flights between India and South American countries like Brazil, Chile, Colombia etc.
- Except one Dreamliner operated by United between DEL and SFO, all are Boeing 777s. As per this report Air India might be using 787-8 on Delhi-Washington route on some of the days
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