18-Hour Nonstop Flights: Air New Zealand’s 10 New Ultra-Long Routes In 2026 [Map]

Given its isolated position in the South Pacific region, Air New Zealand operates some of the world’s longest long-haul services. At 7,671 nautical miles (14,207 km), the carrier’s longest service between Auckland Airport (AKL) and New York JFK Airport (JFK) ranks among the top ten longest scheduled commercial flights in the world.