16-Hour Flights: Air New Zealand's 13 New Ultra-Long Nonstop Routes Revealed

Air New Zealand has unveiled thirteen new ultra-long non-stop flight routes, representing its most ambitious expansion of long-haul services to date. The airline will operate these flights from Auckland, with destinations including Buenos Aires, São Paulo, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Brisbane, and Melbourne. These routes represent a significant investment by Air New Zealand in extending its global reach and offering passengers unparalleled travel experiences. Each route is scheduled for its inaugural flight on November 29th, 2023, marking a substantial increase in operational complexity. Air New Zealand anticipates that the extended range aircraft – Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners – will be utilized across this network.