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3,700 Miles: TAP Air Portugal Unveils New Unusual Longest A321LR Route
TAP plans its longest nonstop Airbus A321LR flight, replacing a widebody on an unusually long route to Angola.
TAP Air Portugal has announced plans to operate a new long-haul-capable route using the Airbus A321LR on its Porto–Luanda service. The route, covering 3,737 miles (6,014 km), will be served starting October 31, 2027.
This deployment would mark the airline’s longest scheduled nonstop A321LR flight, edging out its current Lisbon–Belém operation as the longest nonstop A321LR run in its fleet.
The change centers on the Porto–Luanda corridor, with the A321LR configured to tackle the extended distance between the Portuguese hub city and Angola’s capital. Specific aircraft details beyond the model have not been disclosed in the material.
The announcement focuses on the route’s length and the aircraft type, noting the milestone of becoming TAP’s longest nonstop A321LR service. No additional operational details, dates beyond the start of service, or outcomes are provided in the supplied material.