Review of Delta Air Lines’ longest routes from its Atlanta hub

Delta Air Lines (DL), a major American carrier, is renowned for its extensive long-haul operations. Delta connects travelers across continents with a fleet of modern aircraft, including the Airbus A350-900. One of its longest routes spans 8,433 miles, making it one of the longest routes in the world. Additionally, Delta operates other significant long-haul services in Oceania and Asia.

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Delta’s operational strategy is based on a well-oiled hub-and-spoke system, with major hubs in cities like Atlanta, Detroit and Los Angeles. These hubs serve as central points for connecting flights, ensuring a seamless transfer experience for passengers between domestic and international routes. This article will explore the carrier’s longest routes from its Atlanta hub.

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Atlanta to Venice and other routes under 5,000 miles.

In July 2024, Delta Air Lines will operate 44 exclusive direct flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), Georgia, United States, to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), Italy. The carrier operates its Boeing 767 on this route, flying 4,914 miles in approximately 9 hours and 30 minutes. According to air routes, 14 different airlines operate on this route, but Delta Air Lines stands out as the only carrier offering direct flights. Air France, Lufthansa, American Airlines, Air Canada, KLM, Norwegian Airlines, Iberia, SWISS and ITA Airways are some of the other airlines competing on this route.

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According to data from Cirium, an aviation analytics company, in the Atlanta hub’s 44 operations, Delta Air Lines will provide 9,504 seats, or 216.0 seats per departure, while available seats per mile will be 46,702 656. DL’s other routes from its Atalante below the 5,000 mile mark are:

Range 5,000 to 6,000 miles.

In the list of longest routes operated by Delta Air Lines from ATL, the most seats are offered on non-stop flights to Rome Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport (FCO), Italy. The airline operates its Airbus A330 and A350 on this route, flying 5,035 miles in approximately 9 hours and 35 minutes. Other airlines competing on the same route are American Airlines, Air France, ITA Airways, Delta Air Lines, KLM, Norwegian Airlines, Lufthansa and Air Canada.

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In July 2024, this route will operate 62 flights, the largest number of operations from ATL. During these operations, 19,220 seats will be provided – the highest among the longest routes departing from the airport. There will be 310.0 seats per departure and 96,772,700 seats available per mile.

From ATL to 6,000 to 8,000 miles

Incheon International Airport is a major international airport serving the capital of South Korea, Seoul. Delta Air Lines and Korean Air fly nonstop on this route. Delta operates its Airbus A350 on this route, which flies 7,153 people in approximately 15 hours and 40 minutes. Other airlines on this route include American Airlines, Air Canada, Delta Air Lines, WestJet, Korean Air, Alaska Airlines, Copa Airlines and Aeromexico. Traveling from one of these airlines will extend the journey time to 18 hours and 41 minutes.

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In July 2024, DL will have 62 operations on this route, the maximum number of operations from its ATL. DA will provide 18,972 seats, with 306.0 seats per departure. The number of available seats per mile on this route is a staggering 135,706,716. There is another route operated by Delta from ATL between 6,000 and 8,000 miles.

Delta Air Lines’ longest routes from its Atlanta hub span more than 8,000 miles.

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is the busiest international airport on the African continent, serving the twin cities of Johannesburg and South Africa’s main capital, Pretoria. Delta Air Lines offers direct flights from ATL to JNB. This route covers an impressive 8,433 miles, making it the longest A350-900 flight operated by Delta. Nine different airlines operate on this route, and the shortest flight time is 15 hours and 30 minutes, covered by DL. Catching a connecting flight on this route will take a travel time of 19 hours and 15 minutes. South African Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, United Airlines, Air France, KLM, Pakistan International Airlines and Turkish Airlines are the competing airlines on this route.

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As of July 2024, DL has 31 operations on this route, offering 8,525 seats with 275.0 seats per departure and 71,891,325 seats available per mile. DL operates an additional route more than 8,000 miles from ATL. This is the longest flight operated by the airline from its Atlanta hub:

Have you flown on one of Delta’s longest routes from ATL? What was your experience like on these 5,000+ mile trips? Let us know in the comments.