In this article, we explore the shortest and tallest A380 flights in the world, from Asana’s short jump between Seoul and Tokyo to the long flight of the Emirates between Auckland and Dubai. Moreover, this will follow in detail for active A380 operators.
How many A380s currently in service?
Despite the end of the plane production in 2021, the A380 remains major parts of many flying fleets. As of April 2025, there are 189 Airbus A380s in active service all over the world, with the following airlines operation:
| S. No. | Airlines | active | maintenance | Parked | the total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The UAE | 95 | 12 | 9 | 116 |
| 2 | Singapore Airlines | 10 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 3 | British Airways | 11 | 1 | 0 | 12 |
| 4 | Cantas | 7 | 2 | 1 | 10 |
| 5 | Lufthansa | 7 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 6 | Qatar Airways | 7 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 7 | Korean air | 4 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| 8 | Etihad Airlines Airlines | 6 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
| 9 | ASANA Airlines | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 10 | All airlines Nippon | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
Top 10 A380 trips
Just 780 miles (1,255 km), the Seoul Road to Tokyo Narita, which is run by ASA, is the shortest flight in the world Airbus A380. With the time of a trip of about two hours and 20 minutes, Asiana is first published on this way to deal with the high demand for passengers and improve the use of aircraft between long sessions.
It is not surprising, the majority of the shortest A380 methods are operated The UAEThe largest A380 operator in the world. The Dubai -based transportation company, Superjumbos, is publishes on many short distance roads within the Middle East and South Asia, where the demand for a distinct cabin and strong high capacity seats remains strong.
1. Seoul (ICN) – Tokyo Narita (NRT), ASANA Airlines
- Flight distance: 780 miles (1,255 km)
- Dissitized flight time: 2 hours 20 minutes
2. Seoul (ICN) – TPE, ASANA, Korean air
- Flight distance: 909 miles (1463 km)
- The scheduled trip time: two hours 55 minutes
3. Bangk – Hong Kong (HKG), Emirates
- Flight distance: 1055 miles (1,697 km)
- Journey time scheduled: 3 hours 10 minutes
- Fifth Road
4. Dubai (DXB) – Jeddah (Good), Emirates
- Flight distance: 1055 miles (1,698 km)
- Journey time scheduled: 2 hours 50 minutes
5. Dubai (DXB) – Mumbai (BOM), Emirates
- Flight distance: 1,197 miles (1927 km)
- Journey time scheduled: 3 hours 10 minutes
6. Dubai (DXB) – Amman (AMM), Emirates
- Flight distance: 1,262 miles (2031 km)
- The scheduled trip time: 3 hours 5 minutes
7. Seoul (ICN) – Hong Kong (HKG), Korean Air
- Flight distance: 1,292 miles (2078 km)
- Journey time scheduled: 3 hours 30 minutes
8. Craysherch (CHC) – Sydney (Sayed), Emirates
- Flight distance: 1,323 miles (2,129 km)
- The scheduled trip time: 3 hours 20 minutes
- Fifth Road
9. Dubai (DXB) – Cairo (CAI), Emirates
- Flight distance: 1500 miles (2414 km)
- The scheduled trip time: 3 hours 45 minutes
10. Dubai (DXB) – Blroru (BLR), Emirates
- Flight distance: 1,655 miles (2663 km)
- The scheduled trip time: 3 hours and 50 minutes
| Rank | road | Airlines | Flight distance | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seoul (ICN) – Tokyo Narita (NRT) | ASANA Airlines | 780 miles (1,255 km) | 2H 20M |
| 2 | Seoul (ICN) – Taipei (TPE) | Asana, Korean air | 909 miles (1463 km) | 2H 55m |
| 3 | Bangk – Hong Kong (HKG) | The UAE | 1,055 miles (1,697 km) | 3h 10m |
| 4 | Dubai (DXB) – Jeddah (Jed) | The UAE | 1,055 miles (1,698 km) | 2H 50m |
| 5 | Dubai (DXB) – Mumbai (BOM) | The UAE | 1,197 miles (1927 km) | 3h 10m |
| 6 | Dubai (DXB) – Amman (AMM) | The UAE | 1,262 miles (2031 km) | 3h 05m |
| 7 | Seoul (ICN) – Hong Kong (HKG) | Korean air | 1,292 miles (2078 km) | 4H 35m |
| 8 | Craysherch (CHC) – Sydney (Sayed) | The UAE | 1,323 miles (2,129 km) | 3h 20M |
| 9 | Dubai (DXB) – Cairo (CAI) | The UAE | 1500 miles (2414 km) | 3h 50m |
| 10 | Dubai (DXB) – Blr (BLR) | The UAE | 1,655 miles (2663 km) | 4h 00m |
Top 10 methods A380
At the other end of the spectrum, some A380 flights extend all over the world, taking advantage of the long -term and high -range capacity of the plane. These very long roads are usually connected to the main international axes.
Moreover, these roads highlight the domination of the UAE in the A380 operations, and link Dubai to distant destinations such as Auckland and Los Angeles. The Qatar Airways and Qatar are also operating some of the longest A380 flights, linking Australia to North America and the Middle East.
Emirates runs the world’s longest Airbus A380 flight between Auckland and Dubai, which covers an amazing distance of 8,873 miles (14280 km). It takes about 17 hours and 25 minutes, depending on the wind and guidance.
1. Auckland (AKL) – Dubai (DXB), Emirates
- Flight distance: 8,873 miles (14,280 km)
- Journey time scheduled: 17 hours 25 minutes
2. Dubai (DXB) – Los Angeles (Lax), Emirates
- Flight distance: 8339 miles (13,420 km)
- Journey Time scheduled: 16 hours 20 minutes
3. Dubai (DXB) – Houston (IAH), Emirates
- Flight distance: 8200 miles (13200 km)
- Journey time scheduled: 16 hours 15 minutes
4. Dubai (DXB) – San Francisco (SFO), Emirates
- Flight distance: 8,103 miles (13,038 km)
- Journey Time scheduled: 16 hours
5. Los Angeles (Lax) – Melbourne (Mail), Kantas
- Flight distance: 7,971 miles (12,825 km)
- Journey Time scheduled: 15 hours 45 minutes
6. Doha (doh) – Sydney (Sayed), Qatar Airways
- Flight distance: 7,704 miles (12400 km)
- Journey time scheduled: 14 hours 40 minutes
7. Dubai (DXB) – Sao Paulo (puppy), Emirates
- Flight distance: 7,591 miles (12216 km)
- Journey time scheduled: 14 hours 50 minutes
8. Los Angeles (Lax) – Sydney (Sayed), Kantas
- Flight distance: 7,488 miles (12,051 km)
- Journey time scheduled: 14 hours 30 minutes
9. Dubai (DXB) – Sydney (Sayed), Emirates
- Flight distance: 7,460 miles (12,007 km)
- Journey Time scheduled: 13 hours 30 minutes
10. Dubai (DXB) – Brisbane (BNE), Emirates
- Flight distance: 7,454 miles (11,997 km)
- Journey time scheduled: 13 hours 50 minutes
| Rank | road | Airlines | Flight distance | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auckland (AKL) – Dubai (DXB) | The UAE | 8,873 miles (14280 km) | 17h 25m |
| 2 | Dubai (DXB) – Los Angeles (LAX) | The UAE | 8,339 miles (13,420 km) | 16h 15m |
| 3 | Dubai (DXB) – Houston (IAH) | The UAE | 8200 miles (13200 km) | 16h 20m |
| 4 | Dubai (DXB) – San Francisco (SFO) | The UAE | 8,103 miles (13,038 km) | 15h 50m |
| 5 | Los Angeles (Lax) – Melbourne (Mail) | Cantas | 7,971 miles (12,825 km) | 16h 00m |
| 6 | Doha (Doh) – Sydney (Sayed) | Qatar Airways | 7,704 miles (12400 km) | 14h 40m |
| 7 | Dubai (DXB) – Sao Paulo (puppy) | The UAE | 7,591 miles (1216 km) | 15h 50m |
| 8 | Los Angeles (Lax) – Sydney (Sayed) | Cantas | 7,488 miles (12,051 km) | 15h 00m |
| 9 | Dubai (DXB) – Sydney (Syed) | The UAE | 7,460 miles (12,007 km) | 13h 30m |
| 10 | Dubai (DXB) – Brisbane (Bne) | The UAE | 7,454 miles (11997 km) | 13h 45m |
A380 future
While Airbus officially finished the production of A380 in 2021, the specialized demand for the plane is still strong in the postpartum era. While the UAE and Cantas have fully revitalized their fleets, other airlines, including Lufthansa and QATAR AIRWAIS, have returned to A380 for the growing international demand service.
However, the long -term future of the A380 is still not certain. Some airlines, including France and airlines in Malaysia, have always retired A380, noting high operating costs and turning towards more fuel -efficient double aircraft such as Airbus A350 and Boeing 777X.
Nevertheless, the A380 still plays a major role in global air travel, especially on the main center’s roads to the center where the demand for distinguished travel remains strong. Superjumbo is still a favorite of passengers, as it provides unparalleled comfort, spacious cabin, and distinguished services that continue to determine long air travel.
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