World’s longest non-stop flights revealed: These 5 routes keep passengers in air for nearly a day

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Air journeys are not always smooth; sometimes they can be exhausting. Some of the world's longest flights test both passengers' and crews' patience. A recent social media post uncovered astonishing facts about these ultra-long journeys. One such flight stretches more than 14,500 kms, connecting Perth to London without a single stop. Here are the five longest flights in the world: (Image: Pexels)

Singapore to New York

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Singapore Airlines operates its longest-haul flight, SQ23, using an Airbus A350-900ULR. It covers a vast distance of 15,349 kms and lasts nearly 19 hours. The air journey commences late at night, leaving JFK airport in New York at 10:30 pm and arriving in Singapore early at 5:20 am. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)

Perth to London

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The world's third-longest flight is operated by Qantas, connecting Perth to London. This non-stop journey covers a long distance of nearly 14,500 kms and lasts 17 hours and 45 minutes. The flight leaves Australia at 6:45 pm and lands in the United Kingdom early at around 5 AM. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)

Auckland to Doha

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Qatar Airways uses an Airbus A350-1000 to run flights for passengers traveling from Auckland to Doha. It covers a vast distance of 14,600 kms and lasts nearly 18 hours. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)

Dallas to Melbourne

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Qantas Airlines also operates a long flight between Dallas and Melbourne without a single stop, covering a distance of 14,000 kms. The flight lasts around 17.5 hours after reportedly departing from the US at around 8 PM to arrive in Melbourne. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)

Auckland to New York

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According to FlightRadar data, Air New Zealand runs an ultra-long flight between Auckland and New York without a single stop. The entire journey covers a vast distance of nearly 13,500 kms, lasting more than 16 hours. The flight departs New York at 9:55 pm and arrives in Auckland the next day at 5 am. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)