Saudia Operates Longest Nonstop US-Bound Boeing 777 Flight at 8,328 Miles

The Boeing 777-300ER remains a key aircraft for ultra-long-haul routes, with Saudia operating the longest nonstop US-bound flight on this type from Jeddah to Los Angeles, covering over 8,300 miles. Emirates also runs significant 777-300ER services, including a daily route from Dubai to Dallas/Fort Worth. In the US market, American Airlines and United Airlines both operate sizable fleets of 777-300ERs, focusing on premium-heavy layouts for high-value long-haul sectors, particularly transatlantic flights to London. United Airlines operates a larger and younger fleet of 22 aircraft compared to American Airlines' 20, resulting in a greater footprint in terms of flights and available seats. Ethiopian Airlines meanwhile has diversified its fleet with modern long-range aircraft such as the Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 Dreamliners, supporting its hub in Addis Ababa as a major connecting point between Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. These developments highlight the continued importance of widebody jets in global long-haul aviation and the strategic fleet choices made by leading carriers to optimize capacity and range on key international routes.