Ultra long-haul

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Ultra-long-haul flights, also known as ultra-long-range operations, refer to a flight scheduled to last over 16 hours as jointly defined by IATA, ICAO, and IFALPA . These flights usually follow a great circle route over a polar region. Non-stop ultra-long-haul routes may be less preferable to stopover flights as passengers are required to remain seated on an aircraft for an extended duration. A low-oil-price environment favors the establishment and operation of ultra-long-haul flights. Singapore Airlines Flights 23 and 24 between Changi Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport are currently the longest regularly scheduled flights in the world, covering 15,349 km (9,537 mi; 8,288 nmi) in around 18 hours and 40 minutes.

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