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Today marks International Civil Aviation Day and we've put together the coolest guide on the 10 longest travel routes in the world. Unsurprisingly, the UAE’s two main carriers, Etihad and Emirates, dominate the list.


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10. Dubai to San Francisco

Airline Emirates Duration 15 hours, 50 minutes Distance 13,041km


9. Abu Dhabi to San Francisco

Airline Etihad Airways Duration 16 hours, 15 minutes Distance 13,128km


8. Dallas to Hong Kong

Airline American Airlines Duration 16 hours, 20 minutes Distance 13,072km


7. Dubai to Houston

Airline Emirates Duration 16 hours, 20 minutes Distance 13,144km


6. Abu Dhabi to Los Angeles

Airline Etihad Airways Duration 16 hours, 30 minutes Distance 13,502km


5. Dubai to Los Angeles

Airline Emirates Duration 16 hours, 35 minutes Distance 13,420km


4. Johannesburg to Atlanta

Airline Delta Duration 16 hours, 40 minutes Distance 13,582km


3. Los Angeles to Jeddah

Airline Saudia Duration 16 hours, 55 minutes Distance 13,409km


2. Dallas to Sydney

Airline Qantas Duration 16 hours, 55 minutes Distance 13,804km


1. Dubai to Panama City

Airline Emirates Duration 17 hours, 35 minutes Distance 13,821km


Source World Economic Forum