Toronto–Delhi ranks as the third-longest route at 7,245 miles (11,650 km). With nearly 100,000 seats offered annually across more than 300 flights per year, it serves Toronto’s large Indian diaspora as well as cargo demand between the two countries. “For travelers, the nonstop service avoids connections through European or Gulf hubs,” Air Canada states. The airline highlights that the introduction of the 777-200LR made true non-stop flights possible on this corridor despite challenges such as restricted Russian airspace.
In addition to these ultra-long-haul routes in Asia-Pacific and South Asia, Air Canada deploys its Boeing 777-200LRs on several transatlantic services from Toronto Pearson International Airport. Destinations include London Heathrow, Rome Fiumicino, Munich Airport, Zurich Airport, Frankfurt Airport, Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. These European routes range from about 3,700 miles (5,955 km) up to nearly 4,800 miles (7,620 km).
The airline points out that geography plays an important role in deploying these aircraft: “Vancouver faces the Pacific Ocean... Toronto is a natural hub for both Europe and South Asia.” Demand patterns also influence aircraft assignment; for example Toronto–Delhi benefits from strong visiting friends-and-relatives traffic while Vancouver–Singapore combines business demand with leisure travel.
Cargo remains an important revenue stream on many of these long-haul sectors—especially those serving India and Asia—allowing Air Canada to maximize profitability even during periods when passenger demand softens.
Looking ahead at fleet renewal options as its Boeing 777-200LRs approach two decades of service life with Air Canada since their original delivery in the mid-2000s—the airline says future replacements could include either Airbus A350-1000s or Boeing’s delayed next-generation model known as the 777X series. Any successor will need similar range capabilities plus sufficient belly cargo space.
Despite newer aircraft types entering fleets globally—including at Delta Air Lines which has retired all its own Boeing 777-200LRs—Air Canada continues using this model due to its endurance and payload flexibility: “By holding onto the 777-200LR longer than most [carriers], it has carved out unique nonstop markets that reinforce its role as a global network carrier.”
The full list of top ten longest scheduled Boeing 777-200LR routes operated by Air Canada in 2025 includes:
1. Vancouver–Singapore: 7,965 mi / 12,800 km
2. Vancouver–Sydney: 7,750 mi / 12,500 km
3. Toronto–Delhi: 7,245 mi / 11,650 km
4. Vancouver–London Heathrow: 4,735 mi / 7,620 km
5. Toronto–Rome Fiumicino: 4,350 mi / 7,000 km
6. Toronto–Munich: 4 100 mi / 6 600 km
7. Toronto–Zurich: 4 055 mi / 6 525 km
8. Toronto–Frankfurt: 3 965 mi / 6 380 km
9. Toronto–Paris Charles De Gaulle: 3 725 mi / 6 000 km
10.Toronto–Amsterdam Schiphol: 3 700 mi / 5 955 km
While industry trends point toward more fuel-efficient widebodies such as Airbus A350s or Boeing Dreamliners for future ultra-long-haul missions worldwide—and maintenance costs are rising for older models—the current fleet of six Boeing 777-200LRs remains central to Air Canada's strategy for direct intercontinental connectivity.
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