The 6 Shortest Airbus A380 Routes in the World (Summer 2025)

The Airbus A380, renowned for its ultra-long-haul capabilities, is also deployed on surprisingly short routes. For aviation enthusiasts and travelers seeking the superjumbo experience without the lengthy flight, these shorter segments offer an accessible and often more affordable opportunity to fly on the world’s largest passenger aircraft.​

Following on from our recent article The 6 Longest Airbus A380 Routes in the World, here are six of the shortest A380 routes operating during the Summer 2025 schedule:​

1. Seoul Incheon (ICN) – Tokyo Narita (NRT)

• Airline: Asiana Airlines
• Flight Number: OZ102 / OZ101
• Distance: 780 miles (1,255 km)
• Flight Time: Approximately 2 hours 20 minutes
• Frequency: Daily
• Notes: This is currently the shortest scheduled A380 route globally. Asiana utilizes the A380 to accommodate high passenger demand between these major Asian hubs. ​

2. Seoul Incheon (ICN) – Taipei Taoyuan (TPE)

• Airlines: Asiana Airlines, Korean Air
• Flight Numbers: OZ711 / OZ712 (Asiana), KE185 / KE186 (Korean Air)
• Distance: 909 miles (1,463 km)
• Flight Time: Approximately 2 hours 55 minutes
• Frequency: Multiple times weekly
• Notes: Both South Korean carriers deploy the A380 on this route to manage substantial passenger volumes between South Korea and Taiwan.

3. Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) – Hong Kong (HKG)

• Airline: Emirates
• Flight Number: EK384 / EK385
• Distance: 1,055 miles (1,697 km)
• Flight Time: Approximately 3 hours 10 minutes
• Frequency: Daily
• Notes: This fifth-freedom route allows Emirates to operate between two foreign countries, providing passengers with the A380 experience on a relatively short flight.

4. Dubai (DXB) – Jeddah (JED)

• Airline: Emirates
• Flight Number: EK801 / EK802
• Distance: 1,055 miles (1,698 km)
• Flight Time: Approximately 2 hours 50 minutes
• Frequency: Multiple times weekly
• Notes: Emirates uses the A380 on this high-demand route, catering to both business and religious travelers heading to Saudi Arabia. ​

Arrivals on runway 09L can be photographed.

5. Dubai (DXB) – Mumbai (BOM)

• Airline: Emirates
• Flight Number: EK500 / EK501
• Distance: 1,197 miles (1,927 km)
• Flight Time: Approximately 3 hours 10 minutes
• Frequency: Daily
• Notes: A significant route connecting the Middle East and India, Emirates employs the A380 to accommodate the heavy passenger traffic between these two major cities.

6. Dubai (DXB) – Amman (AMM)

• Airline: Emirates
• Flight Number: EK903 / EK904
• Distance: 1,262 miles (2,031 km)
• Flight Time: Approximately 3 hours 5 minutes
• Frequency: Multiple times weekly
• Notes: Emirates operates the A380 on this route to serve the substantial demand between the UAE and Jordan, offering passengers a premium flying experience on a short haul. ​

Have you flown the Airbus A380 on any of these routes? Leave a comment below!