Archive · 17 Sep 2025
China Eastern Announces New 'Direct' Flight to Argentina
China Eastern Airlines is starting a new flight from Shanghai, China, to Buenos Aires, Argentina.
They're calling it the 'longest direct flight' because even though it stops in Auckland, New Zealand, passengers can leave the plane.
The trip from Shanghai to Buenos Aires takes about 25.5 hours, while the return takes nearly 29 hours.
This new flight service is set to start on December 4.
China Eastern Airlines is starting a new flight route.
The route connects Shanghai with Buenos Aires.
The flight includes a technical stop in Auckland.
The outbound trip will take around 25.5 hours.
The return flight will last about 29 hours.
- Who
- China Eastern Airlines
- What
- Launched a new flight route
- When
- Tickets went on sale; flights begin December 4
- Where
- Shanghai to Buenos Aires (with Auckland stop)
- Why
- To connect Shanghai with Argentina
- Airline
- China Eastern Airlines
- Route
- Shanghai to Buenos Aires
- Outbound Flight Time
- 25.5 hours
- Return Flight Time
- 29 hours
- Technical Stop
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Start Date
- December 4