Originally Posted by
nakbin330
Various articles claiming this sets a new record for the longest commercial flight of 17:35 hours. Reality was 15:12 flight time and 15:37 block. As usual, one can always rely on the press for accuracy.
Westbound EK449 sector has been planned at 16h20m-16h40m TRIP time so far. Considering it arrives at 0145z (during peak) and carries the planned additional, it can and will approach the block time on certain days.