China Eastern Airlines has launched the longest direct flight in the world — from Shanghai to Buenos Aires
The distance is about 19,631 km, and the flight time is roughly 25.5 hours from Shanghai to Buenos Aires (up to 29 hours on the way back due to headwinds).
The route includes a two-hour technical stop in Auckland, New Zealand, for passengers to rest — but it is still considered a direct flight since there is no aircraft change.
The Boeing 777-300ER will operate the route twice a week.
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