The ATR 42 and 72 aircraft are widely used on regional routes worldwide, primarily for shorter journeys. However, some routes operated by these turboprops extend beyond three hours. Data from Cirium highlights the ten longest ATR flights.
In tenth place is the route between Montréal and Saint Pierre, spanning 847 miles. Air Saint Pierre operates this service year-round with a block time of two hours and 45 minutes from Montréal to Saint Pierre, increasing to three hours and 25 minutes on the return.
Next is the Winnipeg to Sanikiluaq route in Canada, measuring 872 miles. Calm Air operates this corridor using its fleet of ATRs, scheduling 152 flights each way annually. The block time is three hours and 25 minutes from Winnipeg to Sanikiluaq and three hours and 30 minutes on the return.
The Papeete to Nuku Hiva route in French Polynesia covers 873 miles. Both Air Moana and Air Tahiti serve this route with multiple flights throughout the year.
In Europe, Braathens Regional Airlines flies from Gothenburg to Lyon over a distance of 880 miles. The Swedish carrier scheduled two round trips in January with block times ranging from three hours and 25 minutes to three hours and 35 minutes.
Iberia’s route from Gran Canaria to Melilla spans 890 miles. Operated by Air Nostrum and Mel Air, it has a block time of four hours from Melilla to Gran Canaria.
French Polynesia features again with the Papeete to Hiva Oa flight covering 891 miles. Air Moana and Air Tahiti operate this route with consistent frequencies throughout the year.
The Tenerife North Ciudad de La Laguna Airport to Melilla corridor measures 914 miles. Iberia schedules six round trips annually via its partner Air Nostrum.
KrasAvia connects Krasnoyarsk International Airport with Chara Airport in Russia over a distance of 968 miles using ATR aircraft.
Canadian North’s Resolute Bay to Iqualit flight covers an impressive distance of 982 miles within Nunavut territory in Canada.
Finally, the longest ATR-operated route is between Papeete and Totegegie in French Polynesia at a distance of 1,022 miles. Despite being the longest by distance among ATR flights in 2025, its block time remains under four hours.
