Air Astana 4th October commencing non-stop Almaty to London Heathrow, one of the longest Airbus A321LR flight in the world. The first non-stop service KZR663/4 was operated by EI-KGF Airbus A321-271NX msn 10427.
Air Astana, in partnership with Airbus, is enhancing the efficiency of its long-haul flights by installing additional fuel tanks on Airbus A321LR and enabling non-stop flights over lang-haul distances without the need for technical stopovers.
The Almaty – London Heathrow route, which has been operating with a technical stop in Aktau since March 2022. With the new modifications, the route will become fully non-stop and more comfortable, reducing the overall flight time by 1.5 hours to 9 hours 35 minutes. This will make it one of the longest narrow body route in the world.
The modernization is a key component of Air Astana’s long-term strategy to enhance operational efficiency. It incorporates all necessary technical and safety aspects, providing passengers with more comfortable conditions for long-haul flights and improving the airline’s operational performance.
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