Air New Zealand is launching a brand new direct flight between Auckland and New York - and it will be one of the longest flights in the world.
The new route will boast an impressive flight time of approximately 17 hours and cover a distance of around 8,814 miles when it launches later this year, earning it the accolade amidst some of the world's longest routes.
The first flight is scheduled to take off on September 17, with bookings already open on the Air New Zealand website.
