SYD-PER-JNB-NBO-JNB-HKG-BOM-HKG-BKK-SYD is 28492 miles (from
http://gc.kls2.com)
It may worth consiering a Round The World ticket, (Oneworld Explorer) even if you just transit Europe & USA
[This message has been edited by Mwenenzi (edited 09-02-2003).]