China Eastern Airlines to launch world’s longest direct flight – here’s where it will fly, duration, schedule and ticket pricing

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Synopsis China Eastern Airlines will start the world’s longest direct flight from Shanghai to Buenos Aires in December 2025. The flight takes about 29 hours with a short stop in Auckland, New Zealand. Tickets for economy and business class are available online. This new route helps travel between China and South America faster and brings benefits for tourism, trade, and passengers. China Eastern Airlines is going to run the world’s longest direct flight, covering about 12,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean. The flight will connect Shanghai in China to Buenos Aires in Argentina, starting in December 2025. The journey will...