long-haul flight

Meaning

A long-haul flight is a long-distance, non-stop or multi-stop flight, typically lasting more than six to eight hours. It often involves crossing continents or oceans, requiring passengers to sleep or spend significant time on board. It is commonly used when planning international travel.

Examples

• I always wear comfortable clothes on a long-haul flight.

  I always wear comfortable clothes on a long-haul flight.

• Drinking plenty of water is essential during a long-haul flight to stay hydrated.

  Drinking plenty of water is essential during a long-haul flight to stay hydrated.

• She booked a business class ticket because she can't stand sitting in economy on a long-haul flight.

  She booked a business class ticket because she can't stand sitting in economy on a long-haul flight.

• What do you usually do to pass the time on a long-haul flight?

  What do you usually do to pass the time on a long-haul flight?

• After a twelve-hour long-haul flight, all I wanted to do was take a shower and sleep.

  After a twelve-hour long-haul flight, all I wanted to do was take a shower and sleep.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I took a long-time flight to Tokyo.

  ✓ I took a long-haul flight to Tokyo.

  'Long-time' is used for durations of relationships or habits, not for travel distances or flight types.

• ✗ We are planning a long-journey flight next month.

  ✓ We are planning a long-haul flight next month.

  While 'long journey' is correct on its own, the specific, natural collocation for flights is 'long-haul flight'.

Related Expressions

Practice

• I always bring a neck pillow on a ___ to make sure I can sleep.

  💡 A flight that lasts many hours, usually across oceans.

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  long-haul flight

• How do you survive a ten-hour ___ without getting completely bored?

  💡 A long-distance flight.

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  long-haul flight