With a maximum range of 8,500 nautical miles, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner is capable of handling the world's longest air routes. With over 1,100 aircraft delivered, the Dreamliner can be found flying to all corners of the world, often operating ultra-long-haul routes exceeding 16 hours in duration. Given the lengthy amount of time passengers will be spending onboard the aircraft, Boeing designed the Dreamliner to have a comfortable and peaceful cabin atmosphere.
With a wide cabin, high ceilings and huge windows, traveling across the world doesn't have to be such a drag when you can settle into your seat comfortably. According to data from aviation analytics firm Cirium , just three airlines are responsible for operating the world's longest 787 Dreamliner routes, namely Air New Zealand , Qantas and United Airlines . The majority of these services are performed by Qantas, which connects Australia (and New Zealand) to Europe and North America with its Dreamliner fleet.
So, how does the experience onboard a Dreamliner compare with these three airlines? The premium options with each airline are worth exploring, while even the basic economy experience will be different from airline to airline. The world's longest Dreamliner routes this month According to Boeing , the 787-9 has a range of 7,565 NM (14,010 km), although some operators, such as KLM, extend this up to 8,500 NM (15,752 km). The 787-9 has the longest range of the three Dreamliner variants, with the smaller 787-8 in second .