The Arctic Tern
In terms of distance, the Arctic Tern holds the record for having the longest migration. They cover large distances, after breeding during summertime. Once winter in the Arctic comes around, they fly from one pole to the next. All in all, they cover 27,000 miles, each way. That’s 54,000 miles total! Once winter approaches in the Antarctic, they fly back to the Arctic to experience yet another summer. But their journey is not an easy feat. They fly over the open ocean and have to deal with harsh and changing weather conditions during their journey. To do this journey, they use visual landmarks and geomagnetic information to fly.
In terms of flyer points, the Arctic Tern would be catching flights on planes for free all the time. In its lifespan, the Arctic Tern will fly round trip to the moon a total of three times. They mate with other Arctic Terns for life. While gliding, they’re capable of eating and sleeping and can hover mid-air like hummingbirds can. This helps them gain that mileage during those flights (Quark Expeditions).