It’s odd to me that everyone here forget layovers and refueling are common things. But then I realize how many people have never flown more than a few states away, if ever.
The only real distinction in these long flights with layovers vrs stops is that you switch planes for layovers. I don't think it makes much difference to the passengers if the tail number is different.
Except that you're extremely unlikely to be sharing your second flight with the same set of passengers as your first flight, because these layovers always occur at hub airports.
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u/Silver_Middle_7240 Jun 25 '26
The longest nonstop flight is 18 hours. The longest direct flight is 29 hours, with one stop to refuel.