The flight hours and miles of World Cup travels of FIFA's Infantino in numbers - Bay to Bay News

The flight hours and miles of World Cup travels of FIFA’s Infantino in numbers details the air-travel footprint of FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the 2026 World Cup. Using flight-log data for a private business jet associated with Infantino, together with AP photography and posts shared by FIFA and Infantino on Instagram, The Associated Press mapped his movements. The analysis indicates that by the time the tournament ends with either Argentina or Spain as champion, his total flight distance will be enough to circle the Earth nearly 2½ times. Infantino’s travel was enabled by a Gulfstream G650 from the Qatari government fleet, operated through Qatar Airways’ private charter unit. FlightAware data show that after a June 9 Los Angeles-to-Mexico City run, the aircraft averaged more than one trip per day and, on some days, more than three. During the competition, he attended 43 matches, saw at least one game at all 16 venues, and used 21 airports, including smaller business-aircraft fields in addition to main international hubs.