US EditionChinese airline launches 29-hour ‘direct flight’ – but there’s a catch
China Eastern Airlines will operate a twice-weekly Boeing 777-300 flight linking Asia-Pacific and South America via Auckland, aiming to enhance regional connectivity.
- On December 4, China Eastern Airlines will launch a twice-weekly Shanghai–Buenos Aires route via Auckland on a Boeing 777-300, claiming it's the world's longest direct flight.
- The move builds on China Eastern Airlines' wider growth as the airline sought fifth-freedom status earlier this year and recently transported over 28 million passengers in July–August.
- The carrier says the trip will take about 25.5 hours outbound and 29 hours return, with a two-hour stop in Auckland, New Zealand, following a southerly path near Antarctica.
- The route aims to build a new Air Silk Road channel linking Asia-Pacific and South America, as airline competition over longest flights continues with Qantas Project Sunrise highlighting ultra-long journey challenges.
- Service starts December 4 and will operate twice weekly in December of 2025, positioning China Eastern Airlines toward ultra‑long‑haul goals like Sydney‑London routes, with tickets on sale since earlier this year.
17 Articles
17 Articles
China Eastern Airlines began selling tickets for its new route connecting Shanghai and Buenos Aires, in which the airline promotes as “the longest direct flight in the world.” The flight departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is scheduled to take about 25.5 hours to arrive at Minister Pistarini International Airport (EZE), in the Argentine capital, while the return flight is scheduled to last 29 hours, according to the Shangh…
China Eastern Airlines now sells tickets for a flight between Shanguai and Buenos Aires for a total of 29 hours. ...
A Chinese airline launched the "longest direct flight in the world" between Shanghai and Buenos Aires.
China Eastern Readies Massive Transcontinental Flight
Taking an international flight can mean a lot of things. Depending on the route, it can mean spending as little as an hour in the air — or spending the better part of a day traveling between airports on a long-haul flight. Beginning later this year, the airline China Eastern will begin service on a route that will involve spending more than 24 hours in the air. This flight will connect Shanghai and Buenos Aires, with a stop in Auckland along the…
China Eastern Airlines is selling tickets for a direct flight from Buenos Aires to Shanghai that takes 29 hours. According to the airline, it's the "longest direct flight in the world," though that's debatable.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 79% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
