Examining British Airways’ 5 Longest Routes From Its London Hub

Venture to even the furthest destinations with

British Airways

! The London Heathrow-based airline flies its furthest trips to Santiago, Singapore, Hong Kong, Cape Town, and Tokyo.

Data is for September 2024, from Cirium, an aviation analytics company.

5

Tokyo – Haneda

Total distance: 5,974 miles

British Airways operates its A350 and B787 from LHR to HND. Fly to Tokyo with British Airways to experience the old and new in one trip. The Shibuya Crossing is a great place to start. Join hundreds of commuters, shoppers, and revelers making their way across the busiest pedestrian crossing in the world.

Escape the chaos by visiting one of the city’s many temples and shrines, offering a window back in time to Tokyo before the cat cafes, eccentric Harajuku fashion, and eclectic line-up of museums. Experience the Kabuki Theater, where performers wear elaborate make-up and costumes that date back to the 1600s.

Tokyo’s towering skyscrapers, bright lights, and late-night lifestyle wouldn’t seem out of place in New York or London. But look a little closer, and Tokyo’s unique identity becomes clear. Holding tightly to tradition while championing the ultra-modern is this city’s forte.

4

Cape Town

Total distance: 5,994 miles

When flying to CPT, experience British Airway’s

Club Suite

on its A350. The airline operates regular flights from London (LHR and LGW) to CPT, getting passengers to Africa’s most popular tourist destination in just over eleven hours. CPT is Africa’s third-largest airport. It has established a reputation as Africa’s premier international award-winning airport, consistently performing among the best in the world for service in its category.

3

Hong Kong

Total distance: 5,995 miles

Enjoy the Boeing B777 and 787 when traveling to Hong Kong on British Airways. HKG always has something to do, especially with its 24-hour shops and dining outlets. Visitors will find entertainment at any time of the day during their visit.

When flying into the city, its bright lights and skyscrapers make up a modern skyline. The Central District is a good place to start exploring the city. Victoria Peak, offering panoramic views of the city, and Lan Kwai Fong, a collection of streets packed with restaurants and bars, are places visitors won’t want to miss. Get your fix of dim sum and dancing!

For something more cultural, make your way to Lantau Island to visit the Wisdom Path and ride the Ngong Ping cable car up to the towering Tian Tan Buddha statue. For thrill-seekers, Lantau Island is also home to Hong Kong Disneyland Resort.

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Experience Cape Town’s majestic views of Table Mountain and the year-round sunshine of the city’s numerous white-sand beaches and sparkling bay.

2

Singapore

Total distance: 6,764 miles

British Airways operates its A380 and B787 to SIN. To date,

Singapore Changi Airport

has been recognized with 680 awards – including Best Airport from Readers’ Choice Awards 18 times.

Fly to Singapore with British Airways and see the iconic Supertree Grove, a collection of towering solar-powered mechanical trees covered in tropical flowers to create vertical gardens. Watch them come alive in the evening during the light show. Experience the city’s unmissable, famous hawker centers.

These open-air food courts are known for their excellent dishes and offer a range of cuisines, including Chinese, Malaysian, and Indian. Adventure into the mix of cultures that call Singapore home, look for ornate mosques, churches, and Buddhist temples.

1

Santiago, Chile

Total distance: 7,227 miles

British Airways typically operates a B787 for its flights between London Heathrow (LHR) and Santiago, Chile (SCL). Once there, explore the historic heart of the city, Plaza de Armas. Its colonial architecture and the Metropolitan Cathedral are standouts. The city’s highest point, Cerro San Cristobal, offers panoramic views.

Santiago, Chile’s capital city, is nestled at the foothills of the Andes and is known for its vibrant atmosphere. Travelers can start their trips in Santiago as a great base for discovering more of what Chile offers.

Photo: Chile Travel

Visitors should consider Chile’s seasons. Summer is between January and March, and winter is between July and September. Additionally, travelers will find various climates ranging from desert in the north to tundra and polar in the south.

Aircraft used for the furthest flights

A350

The Airbus A350-1000 (A350) is known for its fuel efficiency and environmental friendliness. The aircraft was British Airways’ first aircraft to premiere its Club Suite.

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The state-of-the-art aircraft is built from carbon composites, titanium, and modern aluminum alloys, delivering environmental benefits such as lower fuel burn and reduced CO2 emissions. Its nitrogen oxide emissions are nearly a third below the current industry standard, with noise levels much lower than in previous generations. Its Trent XWB engines have the lowest specific fuel consumption of any turbofan aircraft in service, contributing to lowering CO2 emissions.

A380

British Airways Airbus A380 (A380) is a double-deck, widebody, four-engine jet. It is the world’s largest commercial passenger aircraft and the upper deck extends along the entire fuselage. It is among the most sustainable aircraft, with lower community noise and emissions per passenger than the Boeing 747-400.

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B777

The Boeing 777-300 (B777) is a long-range, twin-aisle, twin-engine jet. British Airways operates these aircraft on its Asian and North American routes. The airline helped design the aircraft with Boeing. The “Triple Seven” was the world’s first commercial aircraft entirely designed by computer, featuring super-large engines, low-hanging landing gear, and a blade-shaped tail cone with a relatively narrow tailfin.

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B787

The Boeing 787-9 (B787) is a mid-size, dual aisle, twin-engine jet and Boeing’s most fuel-efficient aircraft to date – 20% more fuel efficient than similar-sized commercial jets. British Airways’ B787 features an evolution of its first class cabin, with just eight seats compared to the usual 14. The noise footprint of the B787 family aircraft is around 60% quieter than the previous generation of aircraft. Its raked wingtips to further improve fuel efficiency.

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