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Longest non-stop flight by any aircraft

The current longest non-stop flight by any aircraft record is 25,767 miles, held by Steve Fossett (Virgin Atlantic GlobalFlyer), set on February 11, 2006. Last checked October 14, 2026.

25,767

miles

Steve Fossett (Virgin Atlantic GlobalFlyer)

Kennedy Space Center, Florida, USA to Shannon, Ireland, 2006

Holder
Steve Fossett (Virgin Atlantic GlobalFlyer)
Record
25,767 miles
Metric
41,467.53 km
Exact figure
41,467.53 km (25,766.72 mi)
Location
Kennedy Space Center, Florida, USA to Shannon, Ireland
Date set
February 11, 2006
Recognized by
Fédération Aéronautique Internationale
Last checked
October 14, 2026

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