What is a medium or long-haul flight?

What is considered a short-haul, medium-haul and long-haul flight? A short-haul flight is one of up to 3 hours in duration. Medium-haul flights take 3-6 hours. A long-haul flight runs for 6-12 hours, whilst an ultra-long-haul flight is in the air for over 12 hours.



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However, a long-haul flight is generally any direct or non-stop flight that has a journey time of between 6–12 hours. Due to their long flight times, long-haul flights typically fly only 1 or 2 times a day and are usually operated by aircraft such as the Airbus A380, Boeing 787 or other widebody aircraft.

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Long-haul flights with TUI Our long-haul flights – those that are seven or more hours long – take you to exotic destinations like Barbados, Mexico and Florida. Upgrade to premium.

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This long-haul flight from New York (JFK) to London (LHR) takes about 7 hours and 5 minutes.

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Remember that anything over 6 hours flying time is considered long haul, but flights of longer than 10 hours are not uncommon either. One important thing to remember is to keep your seat belt fastened at all times in case of unexpected turbulence.

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The non stop flight from London to Dubai (DXB) typically takes around 7 hours and 5 minutes. Depending on weather conditions and the flight path taken, the duration of flights can differ slightly but usually range between 6 hours 45 minutes to 7 hours 19 minutes long.

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If you decide to wear jeans on a flight and experience any discomfort, go for the old fashioned trick of unbuttoning the top button. Hidden beneath a sweater or a long shirt, no one can tell if your top button is undone and you'll feel just as comfortable as you would in sweatpants or leggings – trust me.

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Readers of Telegraph Travel have recognised Jet2.com as the Best Short-Haul Airline. Once again, we outperformed other short-haul airlines when it comes to customer experience and customer satisfaction, scooping yet another major award in the process.

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As an all-Airbus operator, easyJet is an optimal candidate for longer-range narrowbodies like the A321LR and forthcoming A321XLR. But the airline's CEO Johan Lundgren says there is no place in the fleet for these types of aircraft and that he's not interested in long-haul flying.

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Complimentary meals are included with all our long-haul flights. Menus vary depending on your destination and flight time, and all meals are followed by a hot drink. We'll also pass through the cabin with complimentary bar services offering soft, hot and alcoholic drinks of your choice.

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Flights from the UK to Turkey generally disembark in Istanbul, Dalaman and Antalya where the country's main international airports are based. The short-haul flight to Turkey takes over 3 hours non-stop.

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