Los Angeles' 10 longest Boeing 787 Dreamliner routes

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner has recently become one of the most prominent widebody airliners. The Dreamliner fleet primarily caters to the long-haul and ultra-haul passenger market with three different sizes and capacities.

Boeing has delivered over 1,150 of its fuel-efficient jets, operated by over 80 airlines worldwide. This article focuses on the longest routes served by the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) type, based on the data from Cirium, an aviation analytics company.

10 Los Angeles (LAX) to Seoul Incheon (ICN)

Average distance: 5,995

At the bottom of our list of longest nonstop Boeing 787 Dreamliner routes from Los Angeles is to the South Korean capital. Seoul-based airline Air Premia offers a once-daily flight from LAX to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) using its Boeing 787-9 fleet.

The airline operates a hybrid model, providing a higher-level service than low-cost airlines. It operates a fleet of six 787-9s, with an additional three of the type on order.

With an average of 309 seats per departure, the airline offered 9,579 one-way seats in January, amounting to 57.4 million Available Seat Miles (ASMs).

Other major South Korean carriers operate this popular route using a variety of aircraft. Korean Air operates its Airbus A380s and Boeing 747-8 aircraft, whereas Asiana flies the A380 and Boeing 747-400s on the 13-hour, 20-minute route through the Pacific.

9 Los Angeles (LAX) to Warsaw (WAW)

Average distance: 6,016

Another long-distance route from Los Angeles is to Warsaw Chopin International Airport (WAW), operated by LOT Polish Airlines. Poland's flag carrier and a founding member of IATA, LOT serves over 100 destinations across Europe, Asia, and North America.

The 18th largest European airline operates a fleet of 80 aircraft, including 15 Boeing 787 Dreamliners. On this route, the airline operates the smaller 787-8 and the stretched 787-9 fleets.

The 787-8 offers an average of 252 seats per departure and 294 on the larger 787-9. The cumulative offering for January is 3,022 seats on 11 one-way flights.

LOT Polish flights from Los Angeles to Warsaw amount to over 18 million Available Seat Miles (ASMs). US-based low-cost carrier JetBlue markets the route as part of the codeshare agreement with LOT.

8 Los Angeles (LAX) to São Paulo (GRU)

Average distance: 6,156

Another long-distance route from Los Angeles is to São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), operated by LATAM Airlines. The largest airline in Brazil serves nearly 100 domestic and international destinations from its hubs in São Paulo and Brasilia Fortaleza.

The airline operates a fleet of 153 aircraft, including one Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. With 300 seats per departure, the airline operates 17 one-way flights in January, offering a total of 5,100 seats and 31.4 million Available Seat Miles (ASMs).

Both Delta Air Lines and Japan Airlines market the route as part of the codeshare agreement with LATAM.

7 Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai (PVG)

Average distance: 6,485

Another major route from Los Angeles is to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), operated by US-based United Airlines. The world's largest airline by fleet size operates a diverse fleet of 994 aircraft, including 74 Boeing 787 Dreamliners across all three variants, with an additional 147 on order. On this route, the airline operates a once-daily flight using its Boeing 787-9 fleet.

With an average of 257 seats per departure, United will offer 7,967 one-way seats in January, amounting to 51.7 million Available Seat Miles (ASMs).

China Eastern operates its Airbus A330-300 and Boeing 777-300ER passenger aircraft on this route. Air China, China Southern, and Suparna mainly operate all-cargo flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai.

6 Los Angeles (LAX) to Auckland (AKL)

Average distance: 6,504

Another major route from Los Angeles is to Auckland International Airport (AKL) in New Zealand, operated by American Airlines.

As one of the world's largest airlines by revenue, American operates a diverse fleet of 977 aircraft, including 59 Boeing 787 Dreamliners across two variants. On this route, the airline operates once-daily flights using its smaller Boeing 787-8 aircraft.

With an average of 234 seats per departure, American Airlines offers 7,254 one-way seats in January, amounting to 47.2 million Available Seat Miles (ASMs). Air New Zealand operates its Boeing 777-300ER on multiple daily flights, whereas Delta operates the route with its Airbus A350-900 aircraft.

5 Los Angeles (LAX) to Xiamen (XMN)

Average distance: 6,968

Another major route from Los Angeles is to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMIN) in China, operated by Xiamen Airlines.

Founded in July 1984, it is a joint venture between the Shanghai Administration of Civil Aviation Administration of China, Xiamen Special Economic Zone Construction Development Company (Xiamen C&D Group), and Fujian Investment Enterprise Company. The airline operates a fleet of 172 aircraft, including 12 Boeing 787 Dreamliners across two variants and three on order.

On this route, the airline operates 13 flights in January utilizing its Boeing 787-9 aircraft With an average of 286 seats per departure, Xiamen Airlines offers 3,718 one-way seats, amounting to 26 million Available Seat Miles (ASMs). There is no other competition on the 15-hour flight across the Pacific to Eastern China.

4 Los Angeles (LAX) to Hong Kong (HKG)

Average distance: 7,260

Another major route United Airlines operates is from Los Angeles to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) using its Boeing 787-9 fleet.

One of the world's largest airlines by revenue operates a fleet of 41 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners with an average age of 6.8 years. On this route, the airline operates up to two daily flights with an average of 257 seats per departure.

United Airlines will offer 12,079 one-way seats in January, amounting to nearly 88 million Available Seat Miles (ASMs). Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific operates its Airbus A350-900 and Boeing 777-300ER aircraft on this route.

3 Los Angeles (LAX) to Sydney (SYD)

Average distance: 7,487

Another major route United Airlines operates is from Los Angeles to Sydney International Airport (SYD) in Australia using its Boeing 787-9 fleet.

United Airlines has an active fleet of 41 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners with an additional eight on order. On this route, the airline operates a once-daily flight with an average of 257 seats per departure.

United Airlines will offer 7,967 one-way seats in January, amounting to nearly 60 million Available Seat Miles (ASMs). Delta Air Lines operates its Airbus A350-900, American operates the Boeing 777-300ERs, and Qantas flies its Airbus A380 aircraft on the route.

2 Los Angeles (LAX) to Tel Aviv (TLV)

Average distance: 7,573

El Al operates a direct flight between Los Angeles and Tel Aviv‘s Ben Gurion (TLV) using its Boeing 787-9 fleet. The airline flies scheduled services to about 50 destinations.

On this route, the airline operates 26 flights in January with an average of 271 seats per departure.

El Al will offer 7,046 one-way seats in January, amounting to nearly 53.5 million Available Seat Miles (ASMs). Aeromexico, JetBlue, and Delta offer codeshare flights with El Al on this route.

1 Los Angeles (LAX) to Melbourne (MEL)

Average distance: 7,920

Topping our list of longest flights from Los Angeles onboard a Boeing 787 Dreamliner is to Melbourne Airport (MEL) in Australia.

United Airlines and Qantas operate direct flights using their respective Boeing 787-9 aircraft. United had 31 flights scheduled in January for 7,967 seats and 63 million ASMs.

Qantas offered 4,720 seats on 20 flights in January, amounting to over 37 million ASMs. A number of codeshare partners of both airlines market and sell tickets on this route.