Published on: 11/23/2015IST

Did you know that the longest nonstop flight in the world is going to be 17-and-a-half-hours long! Emirates Airlines announced that it would operate the longest nonstop flight in the world from next year. It doesn't sound like fun in the least. With all that tossing and turning, and being stuck on your seat, and doubtful flight food, air travel can get quite tiring. But this isn't a first. We compiled 11 of the longest cross-continental routes, bound to test your travel patience.

1. Dubai To Panama City

Airline: Emirates

Travel time: 17 hours, 35 minutes

Distance: 8,588 miles

2. Dallas/Fort Worth to Sydney

Airline: Qantas

Travel time: 16 hours, 55 minutes

Distance: 8,577 miles

3. Los Angeles to Jiddah

Airline: Saudia

Travel time: 16 hours, 55 minutes

Distance: 8,332 miles

4. Johannesburg to Atlanta

Airline: Delta

Travel time: 16 hours, 40 minutes

Distance: 13,582 km

5. Dubai to Los Angeles

Airline: Emirates

Travel time: 16 hours, 35 minutes

Distance: 8,339 miles

6.  Abu Dhabi to Los Angeles

Airline: Etihad Airways

Travel time: 16 hours, 30 minutes

Distance: 8,390 miles

7. Dubai to Houston

Airline: Emirates

Travel time: 16 hours, 20 minutes

Distance: 8,167 miles

8. Dallas/Fort Worth to Hong Kong

Airline: American Airlines

Travel time: 16 hours, 20 minutes

Distance: 8,123 miles

9. Abu Dhabi to San Francisco

Airline: Etihad Airways

Travel time: 16 hours, 15 minutes

Distance: 8,157 miles

10. Dubai to San Francisco

Airline: Emirates

Travel time: 15 hours, 50 minutes

Distance: 8,103 miles

11. New York to Taipei 

Airline: EVA Air

Travel time: 15 hours, 50 minutes

Distance: 7808 miles

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