[ Google AdSense 728x90 Leaderboard ]

Top 30 Longest Space Flights

The astronauts and cosmonauts who have spent the most continuous time in space. This comprehensive dataset is meticulously compiled from verified global sources and updated regularly. Use the sorting and filtering tools to explore the data, or export it as CSV for deeper analysis. All figures are cross-referenced with authoritative international databases.

Rank ⇵Astronaut/Cosmonaut ⇵Mission/Station ⇵Duration (Days) ⇵
1Valeri Polyakov437.7 DaysMir (1994-1995)
2Sergei Avdeyev379.6 DaysMir (1998-1999)
3Frank Rubio370.9 DaysISS (2022-2023)
4Sergey Prokopyev370.9 DaysISS (2022-2023)
5Dmitry Petelin370.9 DaysISS (2022-2023)
6Vladimir Titov365.9 DaysMir (1987-1988)
7Musa Manarov365.9 DaysMir (1987-1988)
8Mark Vande Hei355.1 DaysISS (2021-2022)
9Pyotr Dubrov355.1 DaysISS (2021-2022)
10Scott Kelly340.4 DaysISS (2015-2016)
11Mikhail Kornienko340.4 DaysISS (2015-2016)
12Christina Koch328.6 DaysISS (2019-2020)
13Yuri Romanenko326.5 DaysMir (1987)
14Peggy Whitson289.2 DaysISS (2016-2017)
15Sergei Krikalev311.8 DaysMir (1991-1992)
16Valery Ryumin175.1 DaysSalyut 6 (1979)
17Leonid Popov184.8 DaysSalyut 6 (1980)
18Andrew Morgan272.0 DaysISS (2019-2020)
19Oleg Kononenko211.0 DaysISS (2018-2019)
20Anne McClain203.6 DaysISS (2018-2019)
21David Saint-Jacques203.6 DaysISS (2018-2019)
22Aleksandr Panayotov Aleksandrov160.3 DaysMir (1987)
23Sunita Williams194.8 DaysISS (2006-2007)
24Michael Lopez-Alegria215.3 DaysISS (2006-2007)
25Gennady Padalka198.7 DaysMir (1998-1999)
26Samantha Cristoforetti199.7 DaysISS (2014-2015)
27Anton Shkaplerov199.9 DaysISS (2014-2015)
28Terry Virts199.9 DaysISS (2014-2015)
29Thomas Pesquet199.7 DaysISS (2021)
30Victor Glover168.0 DaysISS (2020-2021)
Share:

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Longest Human Space Flights?
The astronauts and cosmonauts who have spent the most continuous time in space.
How many entries are in this list?
There are currently Top 30 Longest Space Flights entries recorded in this list.
How is this data collected and verified?
Data is sourced from official records, government publications, peer-reviewed studies, and reputable international organizations. All entries are cross-referenced with multiple sources to ensure accuracy and reliability.
How often is this list updated?
This list is reviewed and updated regularly to reflect the most current data available. Some statistics change frequently (e.g. population, rankings) while others remain stable over time (e.g. historical records).
Can I use this data for research or projects?
Yes. The data presented here is free to use for educational, research, and personal projects. We recommend citing the original sources for academic work. Use the Export CSV button to download the data in a spreadsheet format.

Related Data Lists

Fastest Animals in the World
The fastest animals categorized by land, air, and water speeds.
Planets in the Solar System by Size
The eight planets of our solar system ranked by their equatorial diameter.
Heaviest Land Animals
The most massive terrestrial animals living today.