The United States is scheduled to have 576 daily international long-haul flights in November 2025, with the Boeing 737 MAX playing a notable role in this operation. According to OAG data, a total of seven flights will utilize this aircraft model, representing approximately one in every 83 of the daily international long-haul services. The MAX 8 and MAX 9 variants will be deployed, with airlines such as Copa Airlines, Gol, and Icelandair taking significant positions in this market.
Among these flights, Icelandair leads with the longest scheduled journey on the MAX. The route from Keflavik to Orlando boasts a maximum block time of 8 hours and 20 minutes, covering a distance of 3,071 nautical miles (5,687 kilometers) each way. Notably, Icelandair’s new Miami link, which has a longer travel time of up to 8 hours and 40 minutes, will not utilize the MAX, opting instead for an A321LR aircraft.
The ten longest flights operated by the Boeing 737 MAX in November range from 7 hours and 24 minutes to the maximum of 8 hours and 20 minutes. Additional flights just missing the cut include WestJet’s Calgary to Kahului route, clocking in at 7 hours and 23 minutes, and Copa’s link from Panama City to Los Angeles at 7 hours and 20 minutes.
Key Long-Haul MAX Flights in November
The following routes represent the longest scheduled flights for the Boeing 737 MAX in November:
– 8 hours and 20 minutes: Keflavik to Orlando (Icelandair)
– 8 hours and 15 minutes: Brasília to Orlando (Gol)
– 8 hours and 10 minutes: Keflavik to Denver (Icelandair)
– 8 hours and 5 minutes: Fortaleza to Orlando (Gol)
– 8 hours: Keflavik to Seattle (Icelandair)
– 7 hours and 54 minutes: Panama City to San Francisco (United and Copa)
– 7 hours and 51 minutes: Liberia to Seattle (Alaska Airlines)
– 7 hours and 30 minutes: Edmonton to Honolulu (WestJet)
– 7 hours and 30 minutes: Calgary to Honolulu (WestJet)
– 7 hours and 24 minutes: Calgary to Kona (WestJet)
These flights illustrate the growing importance of the Boeing 737 MAX in the long-haul market, showcasing its capability to service extended routes while maintaining efficiency.
One of the significant operators in this segment is Copa Airlines, which has been connecting its ‘Hub of the Americas’ in Panama City to San Francisco for over a decade. The airline currently operates daily flights, with the maximum block time for the route recorded at 7 hours and 50 minutes. In the past year, Copa Airlines reported transporting approximately 153,000 round-trip passengers on this route, maintaining a seat load factor of 90%. Notably, around 70% of these passengers typically transfer to another flight in Panama City, with Lima being a popular onward destination.
Alaska Airlines Joins the Ranks
Alaska Airlines marks its presence in the long-haul MAX operations with a flight from Seattle to Liberia, Costa Rica. This route launched on December 20, 2024, ahead of the holiday season, and has been well-received. The operational block time for this flight is recorded at 7 hours and 51 minutes in November. However, it is worth noting that from March 22 to May 10, the block time will extend to an impressive 9 hours and 3 minutes, as indicated on Alaska Airlines’ platform. This change may signal a scheduling adjustment or timezone error.
As airlines continue to adapt to changing travel demands, the Boeing 737 MAX is proving to be a versatile option for long-haul services, contributing to the increasing connectivity of international flight routes from the United States.
