It connects America with Asia and takes 19 hours.
At the top of the list of the worlds longest - non-stop - flights, there is an undisputed champion. The longest flight in the world links America with Asia, with travelers remaining in their seats for nearly 19 hours.
Singapore Airlines holds the record for the worlds longest non-stop flight as it connects the John F. Kennedy International Airport of New York with the Changi Airport of Singapore. Were talking about a distance of over 9,537 miles, which translates to 18 hours and 50 minutes.
For the flight, Airbus A350‑900ULR aircraft are used that carry 24,000 liters of fuel and offer only Business and Premium Economy seats. The first time this particular flight was operated was in 2018.
Another interesting point worth mentioning about this flight is that, unlike other airlines that offer at most 3 or 4 dishes to choose from, Singapore Airlines, according to an article on Upgradedpoints.com published in October 2025, offers 39 main course options. Yes, you read that right.
In the same report we read that if you want to entertain yourself while you travel, on the screen in front of your seat you can choose among 386 movies, there is television that receives live channels, such as BBC, CNN and CNBC, while most importantly there is for everyone, fast, stable and free Wi-Fi.
Source: Reader.gr
