"The Amazing Race 5" lasted 31–32 days and traveled , which was the show's longest route yet, covering six continents (that was later matched by "The Amazing Race 11" and "The Amazing Race Australia v New Zealand") and twelve countries. The teams visited nine countries not previously seen on the show, including Uruguay, Argentina, Russia, Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, United Arab Emirates, Philippines, and Canada. This is the first time the former Soviet Union and the Middle East were visited on "The Amazing Race". Also, for the first time the final leg had an intermediate destination in a foreign country.