EK plans new worlds longest flight to AKL

[MarkR]

From airlineroute.net http://airlineroute.net/2016/01/28/ek-akl-mar16/

Posted at 2100GMT 28JAN16

Emirates today (28JAN16) has announced new service enhancement to New Zealand, where it’ll be launching nonstop Dubai – Auckland service. From 01MAR16, Boeing 777-200LR aircraft will be operating this route on daily basis.

EK448 DXB1005 – 1100+1AKL 77L D
EK449 AKL2130 – 0545+1DXB 77L D

This route will become the world’s longest nonstop flight, at 8810 miles, the flying time from Auckland is 17hrs 15mins. It’s planned service to Panama City is 8580 miles.

I have an upcoming 14 hour flight in March I am not keen about, 17 hours flying and no bar, no thanks!