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The 10 longest nonstop airline flights in the world

These globe-spanning commercial airline trips cover four-digit mileages

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American Airlines (AAL) recently began flying its longest route ever, from Texas to Australia. But that trip, which covers more than 8,300 miles, doesn’t even crack the top 10 among global airlines. These routes, according the flight-tracking website Flightradar24, can span upwards of 9,000 miles.

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Check out how far carriers will take their customers in one nonstop flight.

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10. San Francisco, United States, to Bengaluru, India

10. San Francisco, United States, to Bengaluru, India

San Francisco International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
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The flight, operated by Air India, travels from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR). The journey spans 14,000 km, or about 8,700 miles.

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9. Los Angeles, United States, to Singapore

9. Los Angeles, United States, to Singapore

Los Angeles International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
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The flight, operated by Singapore Airlines (SINGY), travels from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN). The journey spans 14,100 km, or about 8,800 miles.

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8. Auckland, New Zealand, to Dubai, United Arab Emirates

8. Auckland, New Zealand, to Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Auckland Airport
Auckland Airport
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The flight, operated by Emirates, travels from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Dubai International Airport (DXB). The journey spans 14,200 km, or about 8,800 miles.

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7. New York City, United States, to Auckland, New Zealand

7. New York City, United States, to Auckland, New Zealand

John F. Kennedy International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
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The flight, operated by Air New Zealand (ANZFF), travels from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Auckland Airport (AKL). The journey spans 14,200 km, or about 8,800 miles.

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6. Perth, Australia, to Paris, France

6. Perth, Australia, to Paris, France

Perth Airport
Perth Airport
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The flight, operated by Qantas (QABSY), travels from Perth Airport (PER) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). The journey spans 14,300 km, or about 8,900 miles.

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5. Dallas, United States to Melbourne, Australia

5. Dallas, United States to Melbourne, Australia

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
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The flight, operated by Qantas, travels from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Melbourne Airport (MEL). The journey spans 14,500 km, or about 9,000 miles.

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4. Perth, Australia to London, England

4. Perth, Australia to London, England

Heathrow Airport
Heathrow Airport
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The flight, operated by Qantas, travels from Perth Airport (PER) to Heathrow Airport (LHR). The journey spans 14,500 km, or about 9,000 miles.

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3. Auckland, New Zealand to Doha, Qatar

3. Auckland, New Zealand to Doha, Qatar

Hamad International Airport
Hamad International Airport
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The flight, operated by Qatar Airways, travels from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Hamad International Airport (DOH). The journey spans 14,500 km, or about 9,000 miles.

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2. Newark, United States to Singapore

2. Newark, United States to Singapore

Newark Liberty International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
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The flight, operated by Singapore Airlines, travels from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN). The journey spans 15,300 km, or about 9,500 miles.

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1. New York City, United States to Singapore

1. New York City, United States to Singapore

Singapore Changi Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
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The flight, operated by Singapore Airlines, travels from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN). The journey spans 15,300 km, or about 9,500 miles.

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