How much will the longest flight in the world cost with scale?

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In this installment we review the duration of the future longest flight in the world With a scale and above all, how much will this connection that will connect Asia with South America cost?. Photo China Eastern

From 4 from December to 2025, China Eastern Airlines will make history with its new route Shanghai-Buenos Aires, which includes a technical scale in Auckland. This is not any flight: with a duration of almost 26 hours, It will officially be the longest passenger flight in the world.

Of course, es With a scale without changing planes and that is why it is considered direct, so the longest direct flight in the world It is still the route between Singapore and New York, For now at least.

The longest flight in the world with a stopover

Since December and for the first time, with two weekly frequencies, Argentina will connect with China directly with a scale in New Zealand, an unprecedented and historic route for the entire region. With up 29 flight hours, This very exotic route will connect three continents on the same flight. Before knowing the price, Let's review the flight details:

• Ida flight (Shanghai to Buenos Aires): Flight MU745 will depart on Mondays and Thursdays at 02:00 from Shanghai and will arrive in Buenos Aires at 16:55 hours, After a scale in Auckland. The total duration is 25 hours and 55 minutes.
• Return flight (Buenos Aires to Shanghai): Flight MU746 will depart on Tuesdays and Fridays at 02:00 from Ezeiza and will arrive in Shanghai the next day at 18 local time
  • Scale of 2 Hours in Auckland
  • Duration of almost 29 hours.

These long flights will be operated by modern Boeing 777-300ER, equipped with 6 suites de First Class, 52 seats in Business and 258 en Economy.

Price of the longest flight in the world

From the 4 from December, We can travel from Argentina toward China, as a new connectivity option to Asia from Latin America that is added to flights from Cuba, Mexico and Brazil, but how much will it cost tremendously long flight?

Consulting directly on the China Eastern website, The prices of these flights are the following:

• Round trip with rates and taxes from $1,816.5

All rates include a hand suitcase and two bags in the cellar of 23 kilos each. The basic rate does not include changes.

However, if you want to treat yourself well and fly more how, the airline offers business seats.

• From $5,069 round trip.

But if you want even more comfort, First Class option is also available:

• From $12,453 round trip.

The key scale

The stop in Auckland, New Zealand, It is not only strategic for the route, but also recovers the direct connection between Argentina and that country after 5 years.

Beyond the journey, This new route is a milestone for Argentina, since it is consolidated as a connection point between Asia, Oceania and Latin America. While it is expected to attract tourists and business travelers, the air cargo component will also play a crucial role for its sustainability.

Routes between Asia and Latin America

Specific, The few available routes are:

• Argentina
  • China Eastern: Shanghai – Auckland – Buenos Aires (since december)
• Brazil
  • Air China: Beijing – Madrid – Sao Paulo
• Cuba
  • Air China: Beijing – Madrid – Havana
• Mexico
  • Hainan Airlines: Beijing – Tijuana – Mexico City
  • China Southern: Shenzhen – Mexico City – Tijuana – Shenzhen

Will this be the beginning of more historical connections for the region? Share your opinion in the comments!

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