Air Canada Adds Long-Haul Destination - AirlineGeeks.com
Service will start in December.
airlinegeeks.comAir Canada’s longest routes in 2026 are centered on ultra-long-haul connections from Vancouver, Toronto, and occasionally Montreal, with flights to destinations like Dubai, Singapore, Bangkok, Auckland, Delhi, and Sydney among the longest. Recent coverage suggests Delhi–Toronto and Vancouver–Singapore are among the very longest, often exceeding 16 hours block times, as Air Canada deploys 787-9 and 777-200LR on these legs.[1][3][5]
Key takeaways
- Longest flights typically run 16–17 hours in block time, depending on the route and aircraft. Examples include Vancouver–Singapore and Delhi–Toronto variants.[3][5][1]
- Air Canada has been expanding ultra-long-haul capacity with aircraft like the 787-9 and 777-200LR, enabling more nonstop long routes from major hubs.[5][3]
- For summer 2026, expect continued emphasis on linking Canada to high-demand international hubs (Dubai, Singapore, Bangkok, Delhi) while maintaining North American transcontinental ultra-long options.[9][3]
Illustration (example route notes)
- Vancouver to Singapore: about 15,? to 16 hours flight time with 787-9 operations reported in 2026 coverage.[3][5]
- Toronto to Delhi: roughly 16.5 hours block time on long-haul 787-9 or 777-200LR rotations.[5][3]
Would you like a concise list of the top 5 longest Air Canada routes in 2026 with current approximate block times, plus notes on aircraft type and hub? I can also pull the latest schedule changes for summer 2026 if you want specific dates.[1][3][5]