What Are Air Canada's Longest Routes & What Can You Expect Onboard?
Air Canada flies Boeing 787s and 777s on 7,000+ mile routes from three Canadian cities to nine destinations around the world.
simpleflying.comHere’s what’s latest on Air Canada’s ultra-long flights in 2026.
- Longest routes in 2026: Air Canada operates several ultra-long nonstops around 16–17 hours, including Toronto to Delhi and Vancouver to Singapore, with Singapore and Delhi among the longest durations in its network. The airline has been expanding its ultra-long-haul lineup, leveraging 787-9 and 777-200LR aircraft on these sectors.[3][5]
- Notable expansions: In early 2026, Air Canada added another 17-hour class of long-haul service as part of its broader long-haul strategy, signaling continued emphasis on non-stop links to Asia and the Middle East while maintaining strong North America–Asia connections.[2][4]
- What to expect onboard: On these ultra-long routes, you can expect the carrier to configure aircraft with a mix of business and economy cabins designed for comfort on extended durations, including features common to Air Canada’s long-haul jets (787-9 and 777-200LR) on most of the lengthy routes.[5][3]
Illustration (example of typical coverage): Air Canada’s longest routes often include Vancouver to Singapore and Toronto to Delhi, with block times around 16–17 hours, and the airline sometimes rotates aircraft between 787-9 and 777-200LR depending on schedule and demand.[3][5]
If you’d like, I can pull a concise list of Air Canada’s top 5 longest routes in 2026 with approximate block times and aircraft type for your planning, and add links to the latest announcements.