1: Brasilia to Orlando (3,777 miles)
Brazilian carrier GOL operates the world’s longest Boeing 737 MAX route between Brasilia and Orlando using the 737 MAX 8, with the flight taking around 8 hours and 20 minutes. The route has become an important connection between Brazil and Florida, particularly for leisure travelers heading to the United States.
Photo: Gol, Boeing 737 MAX 8. Courtesy of Boeing
GOL’s 737 MAX 8 fleet is configured entirely with economy seating, with each seat offering an average of 30 inches of legroom. However, passengers can pay extra for the airline’s Premium Economy or GOL+ Comfort seats, which offer additional legroom and increased recline.
2: Santo Domingo to Buenos Aires (3,734 miles)
The second-longest 737 MAX route is another key connection between North and South America. Dominican low-cost carrier Arajet operates the lengthy route between Santo Domingo and Buenos Aires using the Boeing 737 MAX 8, with flight times regularly exceeding 8 hours.
Photo: Courtesy of Arajet
Arajet’s cabins are configured in a dense all-economy layout, with an average legroom of just 29 inches, reflecting the airline’s low-cost business model. However, passengers can purchase extra-legroom seating in Premium Economy along with other ancillary upgrades.
3: Buenos Aires to Punta Cana (3,728 miles)
Arajet also operates this Buenos Aires to Punta Cana route using Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, with the Caribbean destination proving hugely popular among Argentine holidaymakers. This route is also served by Aerolineas Argentinas, which typically uses the larger capacity Airbus A330-200, but also deploys a Boeing 737 MAX 8 on certain services.
Photo: Courtesy of Arajet
Arajet maintains the same low-cost onboard offering found on its Santo Domingo services, while Aerolineas Argentinas provides a more traditional full-service experience, including complimentary meals and in-flight entertainment. The Argentine flag carrier’s cabins include space for 170 passengers, including 8 premium economy seats with 36 inches of legroom.
4: Brasilia to Cancun (3,664 miles)
GOL operates this route between Brasilia and Cancun using the Boeing 737 MAX 8, linking the Brazilian capital with one of Mexico’s premier leisure destinations, with flight times averaging just under 8 hours.
Photo: Gol, Boeing 737 MAX 8. Courtesy of Boeing
The onboard experience is largely the same as GOL’s Orlando services, with passengers traveling in an all-economy configuration that prioritizes efficiency and low operating costs over premium comfort.
5: Reykjavik to Seattle (3,622 miles)
Icelandair operates the Reykjavik to Seattle route using the Boeing 737 MAX 8, while Alaska Airlines is also scheduled to begin serving this route with the same aircraft later this month. The flight takes almost 8 hours westbound and demonstrates how Iceland continues to serve as a strategic midway point between Europe and North America.
Photo: Icelandair, Boeing 737 MAX 8. Courtesy of Business Wire
Icelandair’s MAX 8 cabins feature 160 seats, with 16 business class seats offering a generous 40 inches of legroom, and the remaining 144 economy seats offering between 31 and 32 inches. Alaska Airlines’ fleet, meanwhile, has capacity for 159 passengers, including 12 Saga Premium (first class) seats and 30 premium economy seats.
6: Fortaleza to Orlando (3,604 miles)
Another entry for GOL sees the airline connect Fortaleza in northeastern Brazil with Orlando using the Boeing 737 MAX 8, with a total distance of just over 3,600 miles and a flight time of around 8 hours.
Photo: Fortaleza, Brazil. Courtesy of Guilherme Hilton / Unsplash
As with GOL’s other long-haul MAX routes, passengers travel in a single-class cabin with optional extra-legroom seating. The airline’s low-cost model continues to prove popular on leisure-heavy routes despite the absence of premium cabins.
7: Brasilia to Miami (3,599 miles)
GOL’s Brasilia to Miami service is one of several Florida routes now operated by the airline’s Boeing 737 MAX fleet. With a flight time of around 8 hours, it sits among the longest regularly scheduled MAX flights currently in operation worldwide.
Photo: Courtesy of Miami International Airport
The cabin experience remains consistent with GOL’s other MAX services, with a strong focus on affordability over comfort and luxury.
8: Punta Cana to Santiago (3,577 miles)
Dominican airline Arajet operates the Punta Cana to Santiago route using Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, connecting the Caribbean with the Chilean capital on flights lasting approximately 7 hours and 30 minutes southbound.
Photo: Courtesy of Arajet
Like other Arajet flights using a 737 MAX, passengers can expect a dense all-economy configuration, although they can pay a bit more for some extra legroom.
9: Rosario to Punta Cana (3,575 miles)
The Rosario to Punta Cana route will begin in June, with nonstop flights to be operated by Arajet, yet another lengthy South America-Caribbean service for the Boeing 737 MAX. Flight times are expected to be similar to those on the Buenos Aires service, and may sometimes exceed 8 hours.
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Cabin products mirror those found on the airline’s other MAX-operated routes, with the Dominican airline focusing heavily on low fares and efficiency.
10: Reykjavik to Denver (3,568 miles)
Icelandair completes the list with its Reykjavik to Denver service, which clocks in at just over 3,500 miles. While it currently uses a Boeing 757 on this route, it is expected to deploy its Boeing 737 MAX 8 fleet on the route from October. The route takes around 8 hours westbound and benefits from Iceland’s unique geographic position between Europe and North America.
Heathrow T2’s one millionth flight – an Icelandair service (image supplied by Heathrow)
Passengers will receive the same onboard experience as on Icelandair’s Seattle route, including Saga Premium recliner seating and premium economy options.
