China Eastern Airlines launches new Shanghai to Buenos Aires service

Thursday 4 December 2025 · 4 outlets · 5 reports · updated Thu 4 Dec 2025, 11:52pm

In this story Louise Upston

A new twice-weekly China Eastern Airlines route connecting Shanghai and Buenos Aires via Auckland has commenced. The service, which involves a stop in Auckland, is described as a 20,000km journey. Tourism Minister Louise Upston says the route will improve air connectivity and support trade and tourism.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 4 Dec 2025, 6:30pm

   China Eastern Airlines launches Shanghai-Auckland-Buenos Aires service today (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsThu 4 Dec 2025, 6:30pm

   New Auckland-Buenos Aires flight launches, mayor off to Argentina (opens in new tab)

3. RNZThu 4 Dec 2025, 7:00pm

   Auckland welcomes passengers on inaugural 'worlds longest direct flight' from China to Argentina (opens in new tab)

   • Auckland welcomes world's longest direct flight, linking China and South America (opens in new tab) Thu 4 Dec 2025, 11:52pm
4. StuffThu 4 Dec 2025, 7:21pm

   China Eastern Airlines launches world’s longest direct flight via Auckland Airport (opens in new tab)