As of Oct. 2025, Xiamen Air’s 19 hour, 20 minute flight from JFK to Fuzhou Changle International Airport (FOC) in southern China is the longest flight, Simple Flying reported.<\/b>
\nA new route just set a sky-high record.
There\u2019s a new record for the world\u2019s longest nonstop flight, knocking Singapore Airlines\u2019 route from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Singapore Changi Airport from the top spot.
As of Oct. 2025, Xiamen Air\u2019s 19-hour, 20-minute flight from JFK to Fuzhou Changle International Airport (FOC) in southern China is the longest flight, Simple Flying reported.
This flight route previously operated between 2017 and 2020 and returned in 2024 \u2014 but this appears to be the first time the time block has been that high.
The flight covers 7,0777 miles \u2014 or 6,752 nautical miles \u2014 each way.
However, the reason the long route takes nearly 20 hours is that Xiamen Air does not operate through Russian airspace en route to or from the US, so the flight has to maneuver around it.
Other airlines don\u2019t necessarily avoid Russia, so their block times will be lower than Xiamen Air\u2019s. For example, Cathay Pacific flights over Russia at times, so a Cathay flight from JFK to Hong Kong is timed at up to 16 hours and 25 minutes.
Ultra-long nonstop flights have become more common as newer plane models are able to hold more fuel, and some passengers would rather avoid a long layover.
These longer flights can also help avoid the stress of a missed connecting flight.Top 10 longest flights in the world
Travel magazine Afar compiled a list of the 10 longest flights, in order of duration:How to survive a long-haul flight
If you\u2019re one of those people who would rather just get to their destination than have to deal with a layover, it probably still sounds dreadful to be on a plane for that long \u2014 but there are ways to get through it.
As flight attendants will tell you, preparation for long-haul flights start before boarding, even before the day of the flight.
Qantas Airlines\u2019 magazine Travel Insider suggested spending time at the gym, walking or stretching the day prior to the flight.
\u201cMake sure you\u2019re well-rested, too \u2013 denying yourself sleep in order to be exhausted on the plane can backfire.\u201d
Wearing loose clothes can make the flight more comfortable, and wearing layers can help if your body temperature fluctuates or if the cabin air changes. A scarf can also double as an eye mask, blanket or pillow.
A travel neck pillow, blanket, eye mask, earplugs and noise-canceling headphones can also make your flight experience more pleasant.
Additionally, make sure all your devices are fully charged and come prepared with a charging device as well as backup entertainment, such as a book. It\u2019s also good to have some snacks on hand, even if there\u2019ll be food onboard.
It\u2019s vital to stay hydrated, too. \u201cWhen you\u2019re dehydrated, your mood, energy levels, and cognitive function will all drop. It\u2019s also responsible for dry, flaky skin, headaches, and irritability,\u201d Qantas\u2019 Travel Insider said.
To feel clean throughout the flight, bring a little kit with a brush or comb, deodorant, toothpaste and toothbrush to stay fresh.
Using skin care products can be helpful, as well as take up some time, but make sure you\u2019re doing so in a sanitary way.<\/p>\n