Delta Reintroduces Longest Domestic Flight; Other Routes Extend Further
Delta Air Lines has announced the revival of its Boston to Honolulu route, making it the longest domestic flight in the United States. This 5,095-mile journey is expected to take approximately 11 hours and 40 minutes. Scheduled to resume next winter, the flight highlights Delta’s commitment to expanding travel options.
Comparison with International Flights
While this route will be the longest domestic flight, it falls short of the longest international flights originating from the U.S. Singapore Airlines currently operates the longest flight from New York to Singapore, covering a distance of 9,487 miles and taking about 18 hours and 55 minutes.
Top Longest Flights from U.S. Airports
According to Cirium, an aviation data analytics company, here are the ten longest flights departing from U.S. airports:
- New York (JFK) to Singapore (SIN): 9,487 miles, 18 hours 55 minutes – Singapore Airlines
- Newark (EWR) to Singapore (SIN): 9,484 miles, 19 hours 10 minutes – Singapore Airlines
- Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Melbourne (MEL): 8,973 miles, 17 hours 40 minutes – Qantas
- New York (JFK) to Auckland (AKL): 8,813 miles, 17 hours 40 minutes (Qantas) / 18 hours 10 minutes (Air New Zealand)
- Los Angeles (LAX) to Singapore (SIN): 8,758 miles, 17 hours 50 minutes – Singapore Airlines
- Houston (IAH) to Sydney (SYD): 8,587 miles, 17 hours 30 minutes – United Airlines
- Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Sydney (SYD): 8,596 miles, 17 hours 25 minutes – Qantas
- New York (JFK) to Manila (MNL): 8,513 miles, 17 hours 20 minutes – Philippine Airlines
- San Francisco (SFO) to Singapore (SIN): 8,440 miles, 17 hours 25 minutes (various airlines)
- Atlanta (ATL) to Johannesburg (JNB): 8,433 miles, 15 hours 5 minutes – Delta Air Lines
While Delta’s new route has garnered attention, travelers seeking the longest flights will need to consider international destinations, particularly in Asia and Australia.
