Longest solo flight in a solar-powered aeroplane
The current longest solo flight in a solar-powered aeroplane record is 117:52:00, held by André Borschberg (Solar Impulse 2), set on July 3, 2015. Last checked October 10, 2026.
117:52:00
André Borschberg (Solar Impulse 2)
- Holder
- André Borschberg (Solar Impulse 2)
- Record
- 117:52:00
- Location
- Nagoya, Japan to Hawaii, USA
- Date set
- July 3, 2015
- Recognized by
- Fédération Aéronautique Internationale
- Last checked
- October 10, 2026
Sources
- guinnessworldrecords.com Longest duration flight in a solar powered aeroplane solo fai approved
- cleantechnica.com Solar impulse sets world record hours minutes longest solo flight ever video
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