noun phrase · neutral
long‑haul flight
UK/ˈlɒŋhɔːl flaɪt/US/ˈlɔːŋhɔːl flaɪt/LONG·haul FLIGHT
a long-distance flight, typically lasting many hours
Examples
“Long‑haul flights often include meals and in‑flight entertainment.”
“I try to sleep on long‑haul flights so I can adjust to the time difference more easily.”
“Economy seats on long‑haul flights can be uncomfortable if you don't stretch regularly.”
Band 8 sentence
“On long‑haul flights I always book a window seat so I can try to sleep more comfortably and avoid disturbing others when I get up.”
Collocations
- take a long‑haul flight
- overnight long‑haul flight
Word family
Common mistakes
long flight→long‑haul flight
Say it for a higher band
5long flight→6long‑distance flight→7+long‑haul flight
Synonyms
long‑distance flight
Easily confused
short‑haul flight
“Short‑haul flights between nearby cities are often cheaper.”
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