Summary
- Delta’s longest Boeing 767-400ER route is ATL to EZE at 4,999 miles, offering 7,378 seats in August.
- The least frequently operated route on the list is ATL to MXP at 4,755 miles, with only 5 scheduled flights in August.
- Delta’s 4 longest Boeing 767-400ER routes in August operate with 31 flights each, totaling 7,378 seats.
Delta Air Lines’ Boeing 767 aircraft are among the oldest in its widebody fleet and the second most numerous, following the Airbus A330s. Presently, the Atlanta-based carrier operates 64 Boeing 767s, with an average age of 26.7 years. This includes 43 Boeing 767-300s and 21 larger Boeing 767-400 jets, according to ch-aviation data.
Capable of flying a maximum range of 6,020 miles, the carrier’s 767-400ER jets are naturally deployed on the longest routes. According to the aviation analytics company Cirium, Delta’s longest route with the Boeing 767-400ER aircraft only extends up to 5,000 miles. Here, we take a closer look at Delta’s longest routes operated with the Boeing 767-400ER in August 2024.
1
The Sao Paulo (GRU) to New York (JFK) route
Flight distance: 4,745 miles
Delta’s Sao Paulo Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) route is among the longest, covering 4,745 miles (7,636 kilometers). Notably, the Atlanta-based airline has 31 scheduled operations between the two cities, deploying its Boeing 767-400ER aircraft in August 2024.
Other statistics:
- Number of flights in August 2024: 31
- Seats: 7,378
- Available Seat Miles (ASMs): 35,008,610
In August 2024,
Delta Air Lines
will offer 7,378 seats on this route with Boeing 767-400ER aircraft. Notably, Delta’s Boeing 767-400ER can accommodate 238 passengers in a four-class cabin configuration: 156 in the Main Cabin, 28 in Delta Comfort+, 20 in Delta Premium Select, and 34 in Delta One.
American Airlines and LATAM Airlines are Delta’s only competitors on this route, both offering nonstop direct flights between the cities. It is worth noting that this route is the only one on the list that does not take off from the airline’s primary base at Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson International Airport (ATL).
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2
The Atlanta (ATL) to Nice (NCE) route
Flight distance: 4,749 miles
The fourth route on the list is Delta’s Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson International Airport (ATL) to Nice Airport (NCE) route, covering 4,749 miles (7,642 kilometers). During the peak of summer air travel, the SkyTeam Alliance member planned 31 nonstop direct flights to the French Riviera.
Other statistics:
- Number of flights in August 2024: 31
- Seats: 7,378
- Available Seat Miles (ASMs): 35,038,122
In addition to the ATL to NCE flights, Delta Air Lines operates nonstop direct flights to Nice (NCE) from New York (JFK). Notably, this flight is also covered by the airline’s fleet of Boeing 767-400ER aircraft. Although the distance looks pretty similar, this route is shorter by 758 miles (1,219 kilometers).
In addition, Delta has no competitors on this transatlantic route except for Virgin Atlantic, which operates the same route through a codeshare agreement with Delta.
3
The Atlanta (ATL) to Milan (MXP) route
Flight distance: 4,755 miles
The third longest route using the Boeing 767-400ER aircraft is between Atlanta (ATL) and Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) in Italy. The flight distance between these two cities is 4,755 miles (7,652 kilometers). While this is one of Delta’s longest routes with the Boeing 767-400ER, it is among the least frequently operated. In August 2024, the airline will have just five scheduled flights on this route, offering a total of 1,190 seats.
Other statistics:
- Number of flights in August 2024: 5
- Seats: 1,190
- Available Seat Miles (ASMs): 5,658,450
Meanwhile, Delta’s route to MXP from New York’s JFK airport is flown more frequently, though it is shorter. To operate on this route, the carrier uses not only its Boeing 767s but also its fleet of Airbus A330 widebodies. It is worth noting that Delta’s Airbus A330 offers more capacity than the Boeing 767-400ER, accommodating 282 passengers in a four-class cabin configuration.
4
The Atlanta (ATL) to Munich (MUC) route
Flight distance: 4,797 miles
The Atlanta (ATL) to Munich Airport (MUC) route is the second longest route in Delta Air Lines’ network, operated by the Boeing 767-400ER. The flight distance between the two destinations is 4,797 miles (7,720 kilometers).
Virgin Atlantic
also offers nonstop flights from Atlanta (ATL) to Munich (MUC) thought a codeshare agreement with Delta.
Other statistics:
- Number of flights in August 2024: 31
- Seats: 7,378
- Available Seat Miles (ASMs): 35,392,266
It is worth noting that the Atlanta-based carrier is celebrating 45 years of flights to Germany this summer. At present, Delta Air Lines operates 46 weekly flights to four German destinations, including Berlin (BER), Frankfurt (FRA), Munich (MUC), and Stuttgart (STR).
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5
The Atlanta (ATL) to Buenos Aires (EZE) route
Flight distance: 4,999 miles
The Atlanta (ATL) to Buenos Aires Airport (EZE) route is the longest operated by Delta’s Boeing 767-400ER fleet, covering 4,999 miles (8,045 kilometers). Like the other four routes on this list, except for the ATL to MXP route, Delta has scheduled 31 flights for August 2024, offering a total of 7,378 seats.
Other statistics:
- Number of flights in August 2024: 31
- Seats: 7,378
- Available Seat Miles (ASMs): 36,882,622
This route is not heavily serviced by many airlines. Delta’s main competitor is
Aerolíneas Argentinas
, Argentina’s flag carrier. No other airlines offer direct flights between the two cities.
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