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International airlines operate longest non-stop routes from Los Angeles

International airlines operate longest non-stop routes from Los Angeles
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Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), a major hub on the West Coast of the United States, serves as a key gateway for long-haul international flights. According to Cirium, an aviation analytics company, eight airlines currently operate routes from LAX that exceed 7,500 miles.

EL AL Israel Airlines connects Los Angeles with Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) over a distance of 7,574 miles. The airline uses Boeing 787 'Dreamliner' aircraft, primarily the 787-9 model, with one exception in July using the 787-8.

Delta Air Lines offers a route to Melbourne Airport (MEL) in Australia, covering 7,921 miles. This route is part of Delta's schedule for December and will be operated using Airbus A350 aircraft. United Airlines also flies this route year-round with daily flights in select months and reduced frequencies at other times. United uses Boeing 787-9 'Dreamliner' aircraft for this service.

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Qantas completes the trio of carriers serving the Los Angeles-Melbourne corridor. The Australian airline operates both Boeing 787-9 and Airbus A380 aircraft on this route.

Moving beyond the 8,000-mile mark, Qatar Airways connects LAX with Doha's Hamad International Airport (DOH) at a distance of 8,306 miles. The airline utilizes Airbus A350-1000 aircraft for these daily flights.

Saudia offers flights from Los Angeles to Jeddah's King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED), covering 8,332 miles. These flights are not daily but maintain consistent frequencies throughout the year using Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.

Emirates provides service between LAX and Dubai International Airport (DXB), spanning 8,339 miles. This daily route is operated by Airbus A380 aircraft.

Finally, Singapore Airlines operates the longest non-stop service from LAX to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), stretching over 8,770 miles. The airline employs Airbus A350-900s configured in three classes for this route.

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