Топ-10 самых длинных рейсов Airbus A321XLR в мире

The Airbus A321XLR is redefining narrow-body long-haul travel, offering routes over eight hours that were previously only feasible with wide-body aircraft.

Airlines are now using it to connect cities with lower demand on long-haul sectors, opening new markets efficiently.

Longest Airbus A321XLR Flights

The following list covers the longest Airbus A321XLR flights as of 2026, listed in ascending order by block time. Distances and operations are included, reflecting what is currently confirmed.

Photo: Aer Lingus

1. Dublin to Minneapolis – Aer Lingus

Aer Lingus (EI) operates this 3,246-nautical-mile route with a maximum block time of 8h 35m. The service runs four times weekly, gradually increasing to daily.

It provides a direct connection between Ireland and the U.S. Midwest, allowing business and leisure travelers to bypass connecting flights, made possible by the A321XLR’s extended range.

2. Madrid to Boston – Iberia

This route covers 2,963 nautical miles in 8h 45m, with Iberia (IB) operating up to ten weekly flights, increasing to two daily.

It serves as a cost-efficient transatlantic link for passengers traveling between Spain and the northeastern U.S., offering an alternative to larger aircraft traditionally used on this sector.

Photo: Antonio Pirro

3. Dublin to Indianapolis – Aer Lingus

Aer Lingus (EI) launched this route on May 3, 2025, covering 3,231 nautical miles in 8h 50m with four weekly flights.

The A321XLR enables direct service to Indianapolis without the higher costs of widebody aircraft, connecting Ireland to an important U.S. business hub and sports destination.

4. Palma de Mallorca to Montreal – Air Canada

Air Canada (AC) will begin this seasonal service on June 17, 2025, covering 3,282 nautical miles in 8h 55m. It operates four weekly flights using the A321XLR.

This marks the first scheduled service between Canada and the Balearic Islands. The route supports both tourism growth and transatlantic connectivity, previously limited by the need for widebody aircraft.

Photo: Tobias Gudat

5. Madrid to Fortaleza – Iberia

Iberia (IB) will resume this route on January 19, 2026, covering 3,272 nautical miles in 8h 50m with three to four weekly flights.

The route restores Iberia’s service to northeastern Brazil, which was last operated by A340s in 2011. The A321XLR allows the airline to serve the market efficiently with lower passenger requirements.

6. Madrid to Recife – Iberia

Iberia (IB) will restart flights to Recife on December 13, 2025, covering 3,386 nautical miles in 9h. The service runs three to four times weekly.

This marks the A321XLR’s first South American deployment for Iberia on this route, enabling direct connectivity to a growing tourism and business destination without relying on widebody aircraft.

7. Madrid to San Juan – Iberia

Scheduled from September 13, 2025, this 3,448-nautical-mile route has a block time of 9h 05m, with Iberia (IB) operating daily to 11 weekly flights.

The A321XLR allows Iberia to efficiently serve Puerto Rico from Madrid, providing both leisure and diaspora travelers with a nonstop option previously only feasible on larger jets.

Photo: Recaro Aviation

8. Madrid to New York JFK – Iberia

This route covers 3,119 nautical miles in 9h 15m and is set to begin October 26, 2025, with daily A321XLR operations.

Replacing larger aircraft, the A321XLR provides cost-effective service while maintaining Madrid–New York connectivity. It complements Iberia’s existing network, offering more frequency with smaller capacity.

Photo: Antonio Pirro

9. Dublin to Nashville – Aer Lingus

Aer Lingus (EI) began this route on April 12, 2025. It covers 3,393 nautical miles in 9h 20m with four weekly flights.

The service provides direct access from Ireland to Nashville, supporting both business and tourism, particularly for the music industry, without requiring a widebody aircraft.

10. Madrid to Santo Domingo – Iberia

Iberia (IB) will operate this 3,617-nautical-mile route starting October 2, 2025, with three to four weekly flights. The block time is 9h 35m.

This service connects Spain to the Dominican Republic efficiently, using the A321XLR to serve a leisure-focused transatlantic market at lower operational cost than previous widebody services.

The 10 Longest Airbus A321XLR Flights in the World in a table:

Source: Simple Flying

Photo: Airbus

Air Canada’s First XLR Service to Southern Europe

Air Canada (AC) will launch its first long-haul A321XLR route from Montreal (YUL) to Palma de Mallorca (PMI) in June 2025.

This is the first time Canada has scheduled nonstop flights to the Balearic Islands, reflecting growth in North America–Southern Europe travel.

The Role of XLR in South American Markets

Iberia (IB) is using the A321XLR to reopen routes to Recife (REC) and Fortaleza (FOR) for the first time since 2011. The XLR allows airlines to operate transatlantic routes at lower cost and with fewer passengers, making markets previously unprofitable viable again.

These flights also complement Iberia’s existing European network by feeding connections through Madrid (MAD).

Photo: X Plane Org

Bottom line

The A321XLR extends the range of narrowbody aircraft up to 3,920 nautical miles under real-world conditions.

Airlines benefit from lower trip costs compared to widebodies, fewer passengers required for break-even, and the ability to open new “thin” long-haul markets.

It is rapidly replacing Boeing 757s and reducing operational risk on transatlantic and long-haul leisure routes.

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