This will be the longest direct flight in the world: it passes near Antarctica and lasts more than a day.

As a general rule, people who have to travel long distances prefer flights to be as short as possible. The eagerness to reach their destination and explore the city they've been dreaming of for so long makes them impatient and eager to get there as soon as possible. However, there are also people who enjoy the process and enjoy taking in the views from the sky.

If you're that type of traveler, there's a route that might interest you. It's a new route between China and Argentina operated by China Eastern Airlines, connecting two of its largest cities with what they claim is the longest direct flight in the world.

From Shanghai to Buenos Aires

The flight will depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and arrive at Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) in the Buenos Aires metropolitan area. Although the outbound and return flights are not the same length, both include a stopover in Auckland, New Zealand, to disembark and rest . Despite this, the flight is still direct, with no stopovers , just one.

The journey time is 25.5 hours from China to Argentina and 29 hours from China to Argentina. The airline's route with this flight to connect the two distant cities is to go south, near Antarctica , as this saves time and allows for faster arrival. The commercial aircraft that will allow this trip is a Boeing 777-300ER and will be available twice a week starting December 4.