How to Survive the Longest Flight in the World

Earlier this month, Qatar Airways took the prize for longest airline route when it debuted its 17-hour, 30-minute flight between Auckland and Doha. Not to be outdone, Qantas has announced plans to begin flying a 9,000-mile nonstop between Perth and London in 2018, and Singapore is eyeing a relaunch of its nonstop Newark-Singapore route, which will take just under 19 hours. (Yes, you read that correctly.)

Whether you’re on one of these crazy-long-hauls or simply dreading your next trip halfway around the world, we’re here to help. From booking to boarding and deplaning, here are coping strategies from frequent travelers who rack up hundreds of thousands of miles each year.