How Singapore Airlines Did the Impossible

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Singapore Airlines is the king of long-haul flight. Not only do they fly the world’s longest route, but they’ve done so for quite some time. It first started non-stop service to New York - a mission that spans 19 hours - back in 2004. And when it did so, it beat the previous record by a whopping 1400 miles.
Of course, the world has changed dramatically in the 20 years since, and demand for long-haul travel has grown rapidly. In fact, 9 out of the 10 longest flights today debuted within the last decade. And yet, Singapore’s New York service remains untouched atop the list.
Now, their reign hasn’t been an accident; flying ultra-long-missions is incredibly challenging. So, what’s made the carrier so successful? What’s allowed Singapore Airlines to not only claim - but hold onto the record - for the world’s longest flight? Let me explain…
#singporeairlines #airbus #a350 #a350ULR

[@obroni]

I flew SQ 22 several times between Newark and Singapore, back when it would fly over Russian airspace. We flew right over the North Pole at about about 3am. It was fun watching the flight map, because near the North Pole, you fly through 12 time zones in a couple of minutes, and then it's suddenly 3pm... and you gain a day!

[@twyloFS]

ihad to read that twice

[@simonnandwa5738]

That's incredibly fun as a Geographer

[@user-zt9iy1wt1r]

Thank god you are alive to explain the happiness

[@papatango2362]

I personally think that nonstops are ALWAYS better. It removes the anxiety of missing connection and losing luggage etc. That is almost always worth paying a little more.

[@grayrabbit2211]

I'm of the opposite opinion and prefer.to connect, especially when stuck with narrowbody aircraft. I usually factor a minimum of 2.5 hrs for a connection which leaves plenty of room for delays and plenty of time at the lounge. I normally fly Delta in the USA so lost luggage isn't much of a concern and delays are minimal.

[@JS-gt5bh]

If you do need to make a connection and you check baggage make sure the scheduled arrival time of your flight and the connecting flight have a 2 hour scheduled window. If you buy the 30 or 45 minute connection window with checked baggage the chances of it not getting on the second flight are greatly increased 😊

[@rannyacernese6627]

On a long trip a break is nice

[@georgiathai4961]

My wife and I did this on one of the last flights using the A340-500. On the return flight from Newark there were only 23 passengers on board. Like riding on a private jet.

[@allthat46]

If you travel with a good airline, like Emirates, delays will be sorted out.

[@diamondshard2]

I took this flight in September for the Singapore F1 GP race. The flight there was surprisingly really not a chore. It felt significantly shorter than it really was and I didn't actually feel too jetlagged. The crew and hard product was definitely a league above any US carrier.

[@bossjihyo2276]

You're so lucky! I love F1, I hope you had a great time

[@laurencelundblade5538]

LA to Singapore on Singapore Air was one of the best flights I've ever been on for many of the reasons Coby explanes. The very flat beds, the good WiFi, the very caring and understated staff. Coby, you got this one figured out!

[@Chris-N916]

I applaud the flight attendant/spokeswoman for correctly addressing the airline’s customers as “passengers”. It is quite annoying when airlines, cruise companies, etc call their customers “guests”, because guests don’t pay, passengers do.

[@iankoh]

*stewardess

[@Chris-N916]

@@iankoh Steward/stewardess has been disused since the 1970s. The gender neutral term “flight attendant” is preferred these days.

[@chase418]

Hotels call their customers “guests” and they have to pay to be there 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@gta4everrr]

On top of that, "passenger" highlights a business's duty to care for someone's safety and wellbeing more than "guest."

[@streetmaster2006]

“PAX”

[@mijnordna]

Very nice video, man. You continue to set the bar for clean, concise and informative aviation videos. Keep up the good work!

[@AlmostMonumental27]

I love SQ (Singapore Airlines) and have flown its 380s halfway around the world in business class. It’s sensational, tied with Emirates as my favorite intercontinental airline. The service and meals are beyond beyond, and the courtesy is over the top. I can’t wait to do this long-haul 19-hour jaunt across the North Pole to New York. I’m going back around the world soon, flying Emirates from JFK through Dubai to Hong Kong to see friends, then SQ down to beautiful Singapore, and this flight home to New York. And my longest flight was aboard Emirates EK from Dubai to Houston, 17 hours in the air. Grueling! I was ready to jump out at the US-Canadian border, and we had 3-4 hours remaining. Then a shuttle back to Alabama. Like that, Coby?

[@wootle]

You like OTT courtesy? Why?

[@Cybernetic_Systems]

Here in Australia, long international flights are the norm. I fly from Melbourne to LAX and back, that’s 14-16 hours depending on the wind direction. TBH, I’m getting pretty restless with a couple of hours to go.

[@CoSmicGoesRacing]

And is set to take the title of longest non-stop flights in the world once Project Sunrise debuts in 2026 with SYD-LHR and SYD-JFK. And like Singapore, the A350s Qantas is slated to get are special, that it should’ve been unofficially known as the A350-1000ULR. (Since in addition to a four-class premium heavy cabin, the aircraft will get the extra range boost with an extra set of fuel tanks like SQ’s -900ULRs)

[@AlmostMonumental27]

I suffered through a 15-hour flight from Sydney to LAX once and it was awful. Last time I ever flew coach internationally. Big rude man reclined in my lap the whole time and his whiny daughter griped at me for jiggling his seat when I had one-inch clearance to get to the loo. Obnoxious Aussies, they were.

[@silentblackhole]

I thought Australia still was doing the longest flight in the air between Sydney and Houston?

[@Cybernetic_Systems]

@@silentblackhole good point point, apparently that’s ~18 hours with a tail wind.

[@jackyu1143]

Very good video. I haven't had a chance to fly the current SQ22 on the Airbus A359 but back in 2006, I flew the former flight on A345 a few times. I still have very fond memories of these very long flights that allowed me to witness the sunset and sunrise multiple times.

[@lowend5566]

In flight service is flawless in Singapore air J class. They are my regular ride and I’m rarely disappointed. The only downside is the Silver Kris lounge in T2 at Changi. It’s very ordinary.

[@endi4654]

Yes disappointing. The target market for T2 are developing countries.. sadly

[@alyonapetrova694]

And it’s impossible to get a shower as people take 3 hr showers! They need a sign up sheet with the water turning off in 15 minutes.

[@lzh4950]

@@endi4654 SQ flights to Japan & S Korea are being transferred from T3 to T2 though. Probably why SIA 2 has a dedicated check-in lounge for 1st class passengers not only in T3 but also in T2

[@davidnelson2370]

14 hours ADL-DOH on the 777 was my limit. After regularly flying Emirates and waving goodbye with a good 45 minutes still to go, it stretched the relationship. J would be a different story though i'm sure. And the A350-9 is a massive step up in Y compared to the 777-300ER.

[@Fly.Marshall]

Excellent video Coby. The SIA experience is magical on any fleet. As a captain on the A350, I can tell you the aircraft is amazing in many of the ways you described. Exciting to hear that Airbus might be looking at how the A350-2000 might further shape an already amazing frame. Keep up the great videos!

[@ronduncan9527]

I flew this trip in January business class with my two kids! Wish I could post pictures. The most fun I’ve ever had on a flight. SIA is the best! The flight was only 17 1/2 hours due to some good tailwind but the flight went by so quick. Have family in Singapore. 🇸🇬

[@alyonapetrova694]

I wish I had your money!

[@travellinman382]

Flown SQ21 and SQ22 several times (usually premium economy but did fly business once) and it really didn’t seem as long as it actually was. The staff were incredibly kind and considerate. SIA is our favorite airline!

[@bingbong7777]

Singapore and New York are two financial hubs so SQ can afford to charge $$$$$

[@unknownperson3691]

They don’t go for too much more than an economy flight.

[@Wolfennsteinn]

It cost around SGD$1.5K to SGD$1.9K 2 ways SIN to JFK and back on premium economy. Which is similar to flying from SIN to Frankfurt in Lufthansa in economy at around SGD$1.4K to SGD$1.8K 2 ways.

[@NicotineRosberg]

So basically tax write offs

[@level1selamat155]

Pinoy detected

[@cameronlewis1218]

Hey Coby. This is the most interesting video you’ve ever made. Keep up the good work!

[@nitinaravindraj6753]

1:56 This was the plane which was involved in the Batam incident. The aircraft landed below the final reserve fuel limit (Singapore Airlines flight 319)

[@hartlmuc]

True, and it's not an A350, but rather a 777-300ER

[@rolandbogush2594]

Not only that, but Singapore Airlines refused to compensate passengers for the subsequent 12 HOUR delay in Batam. Singapore Airlines were truly obnoxious, arrogant and unhelpful - I for one ,will never fly with them again.

[@Calebs_Aviation]

I noticed that too! 😂

[@l0z586]

@@rolandbogush2594unfortunate for you I guess. I bet if I asked you to list down 3 pros of SQ, you wouldn’t be able to.

[@rolandbogush2594]

@@l0z586 Not only can I not name 3 pros, I can't think of a single positive thing to say about SQ. Saying that mostly they don't nearly run out of fuel and crash is hardly a differentiating feature for an airline. I have made hundreds of flights with dozens of airlines, and in my experience, the thing that really differentiates a good airline is how they behave when things go wrong. Of course, things go wrong for all sorts of reasons, and whilst being extremely relieved that they didn't run out of fuel and ditch us all in the sea (which we knew nothing about at the time), Singapore Airline's behaviour in response to the 12-hour delay showed them up to be an airline of the very lowest integrity, showing zero consideration to their passengers and being rude and unhelpful. They think they were really clever and saved some money by refusing any compensation whatsoever, but I have already made several subsequent flights with Emirates, for which Singapore Airlines could have had my money. Their loss!

[@PH-qt6fj]

I flew from Newark to Singapore last year in business class. Just wonderful. Like a 5 star hotel in the sky.

[@mentonerodominicano]

I am so delighted to see how much your channel keeps growing, Coby. Keep it going!

[@ritchiestephen5001]

I flew between Singapore and New York return several times, when the first non-stop flights commenced. It was then that I began to view my flights as a real part of my overall travel experience. I now look forward to long haul as another delightful time, being pampered and enjoying the whole package, is now an essential part of my life.

[@jeremiahcook6617]

I took a flight last year from BOS-NRT on Japan Airlines using the Boeing 787-9. Nice flight for such a long distance. It was 13.5 hours.

[@csufphil]

I recently did the Singapore Airlines LAX to Singapore flight and it was the best flight experience I have ever had. Kudos to the crew!

[@justdontworrybehappy]

Dubai to Brisbane on emirates a380 was an incredible experience!

[@user-hk1ut6wd7n]

Singapore Air is by far my favorite airline!

[@howardshepherdson2925]

Great video Coby. I think the human factors need as much attention as the technical. Singapore Airlines get this right and so do Qantas on their London Perth and their planning for Project Sunrise. This is something all long haul carriers could learn from. Thanks for your great insights as usual.

[@CoSmicGoesRacing]

Project Sunrise is a massive gamble especially that this will be a much longer mission and unlike Singapore, Qantas is configuring its A350-1000ULR (I call it that because these examples will have extra fuel tanks not seen on most A350-1000s) in a 4-class layout that will include First Class and Economy in addition to Business and Premium Economy. Given the Flying Kangaroo’s shaky reputation as of recent, it’s easy to be skeptical of Project Sunrise on whether or not it can actually provide a good experience and help restore some faith in the Aussie flag carrier. (In other words, bringing back the prestige that came with its tagline “Spirit of Australia” that the Australian public can actually trust and be proud of, especially for an ultra-long-haul mission slated to become Qantas’s flagship route)

[@cr10001]

Heh. I'm due to fly from Auckland to Paris via Dubai on an Emirates A380, Economy class. Auckland - Dubai is about a 17-hour flight, and I'm looking forward to it. Last flight I did Dubai-Auckland I was actually sad that the flight was coming to an end. The whole secret is, the seats are large and comfortable on the A380 even in Economy. Something the airlines that put 3-3-3 into a 787 really need to learn.

[@triarb5790]

Agreed.

[@jonw4743]

I took the A340-500 years and years ago when it was executive economy. It’s one flight I will never forget and I often wish I’d been able to do it again but after that we went through LA!

[@jimharris6213]

My longest flight was on UA in 2023 from SIN to SFO. I didn’t have a problem. I did continue on to PIT and felt rather good upon arrival. It did take the usual several days to recoup. I would go back to SIN and would love to try the Singapore flight from SIN to EWR in an elevated class.

[@adriancheng8991]

I enjoy these ultra long haul flight especially if i am flying Business Class. You can sleep a full 8 hours and then spend 4-6 hours before and after your sleep to enjoy your meal and watch a proper movie or 2

[@GeeBoggs]

Coby, this episode was well researched, nicely presented, professionally produced and very informative. Your passion for your subject is a delight. - Gee Boggs, Sonoma, CA

[@emiellius]

Awesome video, and once again such beautiful clips! I dont know where you get them from but theyre always so clean! Just like your thumbnails! And super interesting video too, would definitly fly this flight.

[@random1883]

I one flew SQ SIN-SFO in Economy and it was rather uncomfortable even if the food and service were good. Last year I flew it in Business class and I slept almost half the flight. Big difference!

[@oamsingh2008]

I did the NY to Singapore and I was amazed I was able to do it. I did business class and it was well worth it. Seats turned into comfy beds and staff were super friendly!

[@RM-el3gw]

amazing airline. Hope I get the chance to fly with them someday...

[@snowmannyc1]

We loved taking that flight and will do so in the future. Great vid as always!

[@cpritchett2098]

Have taken countless business trips to Asia and agree that the experience on the carrier is a major factor in determining which airline to choose. And the Asian airlines crush the US brands. Thank you, as always, for a fun and informative video.

[@rogerhargreaves2272]

I’ve flown Singapore Airlines a few times between London & Australia, taking advantage of a subsidised two night stopover in Singapore.

[@alyonapetrova694]

HOW do you get the subsidies?

[@rogerhargreaves2272]

@@alyonapetrova694 Oh, it’s called the Singapore stopover. If you fly Singapore Airlines to Australia or New Zealand for example they can give you a heavily discounted hotel & transfers in Singapore, it includes a few tours, like the Botanical gardens.

[@akse]

Once flew a round trip from Helsinki to Doha to Auckland. The long flight was 16 towards Auckland and 17-18 back to Doha + 6.5 to Helsinki. I have to say the service on those flights was pretty amazing.

[@and1baumann]

I took the NYC/SIN non-stops three times so far and I have to say they're more than comfortable. Never felt they were too long or inconvenient at any point. The crew each time was absolutely amazing.

[@Gremlack13]

The longest flights I’ve been on were from paris to Chennai and back, as I went to India from the us as a wedding gift from my wife’s dad, so her family could meet me. He got us premium economy, but got an upgrade to business class on the Paris to Chennai leg on Air France. Best 12 hours on a plane. But is still super long time to be on a plane, even in such a luxurious situation. On the way back was in premium economy, which was still super nice, but still hard to really deal with being on a plane for 11-12 hours in a seat and not really being able to move around. Regular economy would be hell for that long. I once did 9 hours in the center section of a 777 in economy with my knees jammed into the seat in front of me. Was a terrible experience.

[@mottyk8491]

It's definitely on my bucket list The longest flight to date was TLV/JFK (10-11 hr). The flight left around 12:30 a.m., and I arrived at 6am, got a good 8 hrs of sleep, which is more than I get on a regular night (I had zero jet lag)

[@bigdoublehappy]

Non-stops are both a blessing and a curse. Less wasted time and hassle with connections but can really test your sanity for the super long hauls. I've done Dubai to Auckland numerous times and once you hit that 12 hour mark and realise you still have 4-6 hours it's pure agony... I crave fresh air around that point and nothing can cheer me up! 😂

[@Humbled.Cancerian]

Thank you so much for the wonderful content

[@daraghmorrissey]

I’ve flown them a few times. They are great. I was flying business and I sleep twice on the flight. The last time I slept 5 hours and was woken up just before descent.

[@CJ-xl3dh]

Coby you're gaining which suggests your KZbin-ing is going PRETTY WELL 👍🙂

[@michaelf.h8507]

I have flown Singapore a few times from London and via changi to Nagoya and return. Flown in both Business and Economy :Its a truly a 5 star airline in all respects.. Interesting video for ultra long haul. .

[@brettbirnberg6311]

Awesome stuff Coby!

[@alphamalegold]

Once flew LA to Syd - about 15 hours. Couldn’t imagine staying in the air for 3 more hours

[@ross9581]

Once I did Toronto - HK with Cathay nearly 17 hours aboard the plane including boarding and deplaning. I will never do it again.

[@geeniusatwrok]

TLV-EWR winter headwinds was 15+hrs and I was about to gnaw off my arm... I did LAX-SYD in UA intl F and even then I was a smelly shambling mess when we landed.

[@AlmostMonumental27]

I flew LAX-Hong Kong on Cathay, and wasn’t happy with the experience.

[@flyhighkev]

Great explanation of the economics side of aviation. Composites have really changed the game. I did ATL to Narita direct in business class on a 777 operated by JAL; great experience. Economy on the return leg was exponentially less enjoyable.

[@tomiw69]

My two longest flights was non stop from WAW to DPS and back . It was 6,853.48 mi (11,029.61 km). It was seamless experience on board of B787 of Polish LOT airlines. Quietness and much lower percepted altitude in plane cabin make it comfortable and easy.

[@aviationmaster5yt]

I've been on the JFK to Singapore and Singapore to Newark.

[@airbusaviation1000]

great video coby!

[@glorfindel17]

I’ve done the old A340 SIN > JFK route. 78!seat, all business class from memory. Frankly it’s not something I’d care to do again, even in the A350.

[@jhy2kmoney]

I flew 17 hrs from LAX to Singapore on February 2024. It was fantastic.

[@RM-el3gw]

you really sold this thing haha. congrats

[@schalitz1]

I frequently take the US' longest domestic flight, Boston to Honolulu, and Hawaiian does an amazing job. Flight comes in at around 11 hours, you depart Boston at 8 am and arrive in Honolulu at 2pm (return is a red eye that leaves Honolulu at 3pm and gets to Boston at 6AM). They serve two meals, I usually end up with a row to myself at the back of the aircraft. I actually enjoy the flight, it gives you plenty of time to relax, and you arrive at the peak of the day. I grab an energy drink on my way out of the airport and I'm ready for an evening of vacation.

[@dillonkentworth6718]

So cool you actually took the flight to talk about it

[@CoSmicGoesRacing]

This is impressive… even when Russian airspace is restricted. I think Qantas is set to outdo Singapore in terms of longest non-stop route once the former gets its A350-1000ULRs in 2026 for its Project Sunrise to JFK and LHR. Though I wonder how Qantas will execute the experience (especially that these A350-1000ULRs will be configured in a 4-class layout and are expected to last 18-22 hours) especially with the negative reception Qantas has been getting from the general public for an array of issues.

[@nationalzero269]

This is an enjoyable fight. Fill the iPad with moves and chill out for 18 hours and 10 mins.

[@nyc1164]

My wife and I flew Singapore Airlines from JFK to SIN for the first time. We had a great flight and plan to fly with them again.

[@revilok08]

i wont hold that title for much longer!!! i cant wait to see how qantas helps passengers cope with these Ultra long flights

[@edwardwilcox6606]

AB & RR pushed the boundaries in their respective fields, the airframer with it`s light composite construction & excellent design & RR building the worlds most efficient & super reliable turbine in the Trent XWB. It was very fortuitous that both these companies came together & produced an aircraft that many of the top airlines were crying out for right out of the box. So many things could have gone wrong with such an advanced approach but it turned out to be seamless to the publics benefit in travelling such long distances.

[@Transit-Gaming]

Although not super long, my longest flight taken is still Toronto-Hong Kong. It takes between 14-16 hours to fly to the other side…

[@gwats19577]

I'm flying Singapore Airlines next month from Seattle to Changi, and then on to Bangkok... It's been a dream of mine for many years to fly this Airline in business class🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@ThatBoeing747Guy]

Wait for Qantas and Project Sunrise to smash that record!

[@dommueller8869]

Waiting already since nearly 6 years..

[@Stvescr]

Planned were only ordered 2-3 years ago. ​@@dommueller8869

[@wilsjane]

@@dommueller8869 I am still waiting for Ryanair to start that route. Watching the cabin crew towards the end of the flight would be the best part. LOL

[@robinhood184xD]

my longest flight ever was on a KLM Cityhopper E175STD, flying from Amsterdam Schiphol to Billund (about 55 minutes) 😂

[@AlmostMonumental27]

You go, man!

[@gillesgomez3091]

Hi Coby. Thank you for your well explained videos and great content. I am not a great traveller but the longest flight I made was from Paris to Papeete (and back a few days later) with a stop in LAX. It was in the old days, I flew a DC10. A 20 hour flight in total (including the one hour stop in LAX). A nightmare despite I love planes. I hate long flights!

[@Rollermonkey1]

I've done a few ultra-long itineraries. Round trip of Bahrain to Boston via LHR, an open-jaw consisting of NRT-AMS before returning LHR-KIX-HND, and a round trip of SEA-LHR non-stop. I have to say that the single, long direct flight is generally the less painful option. Once it's done, it's done but having a second leg, no matter if its long or short after one very long leg, is just brutal.

[@DanielHeppner]

I got to fly Seattle to Singapore (17 hours) recently for $350. For some reason the ticket to Vietnam via Singapore was only $350 while the same flight to Singapore was $800 in economy one way. Had a great time in Vietnam and the flights were fantastic.

[@lzh4950]

Maybe tickets advertised to dveloping countries are priced cheaper than those advertised to developed countries, to match the characteristics of each country's markets

[@DanielHeppner]

@@lzh4950 It was usually more expensive, just one random day was way cheaper and I jumped on it.

[@austinh.]

Dat timing this video was recommended to me after my mom told me about the turbulence yesterday, killing one and injuring 30+

[@oldnepalihippie]

Before I retired, I was always on the Singapore to NY leg to home in Nepal. The trip started in KTM with an SA small twin to SIN and then on to my birthplace Brooklyn. Well over a 24-hour trip, but Singapore made it all feel OK. I'd shower and sleep sometimes in the lounge, at all destinations but KTM, and it was like a holiday, even if I was traveling for work. I loved it. But then well the market's crashed and they took that big bird right out of the sky straight away, and that was that. Until now it seems. Good reporting on the Singapore success story!

[@Skikdimtchallagh]

Look at Cody overcoming his "fear of flying" to broadcast directly from a business class seat. Man, respect!

[@Petriefied0246]

My longest flight was from Brize Norton to Mt Pleasant in the Falkland Islands. We had a refuel stop right enough, but that's was just all of us sitting at the terminal hut on Ascension Island watching the plane getting a top up. It was very far from luxurious!

[@RWBHere]

Thanks. Subscribed. 🙂👍

[@yvonnelessick9880]

All the ground staff. Are so helpful at Singapore. Airport. In the transit lounge. At the gates. The cabin crew are also. So good especially. On the flight from. Singapore. To. Perth Australia

[@timwood6115]

My longest flight was about 13 hours from Minneapolis-St.Paul to Tokyo-Haneda. I don’t fly very often, which made the flight more difficult. I flew premium economy. The person in front of me reclined their seat practically into my lap. It wasn’t until he moved the seat upright before landing that I realized how much of my space he had been taking up. I was 6’1”, 275 at the time, so I needed space. I upgraded to business for the return flight.

[@EpicThe112]

Both are actually Financial hubs with Advanced booking using the world's longest flights from Newark and JFK towards southeast Asia like Manila Terminal 3 via Singapore it turns out you are actually saving $700 off the nonstop flight between New York and Manila PR126/127. The longest flight I've done was New York to Hong Kong on the Airbus A340 16hr 20. Manila Philippines Singapore are 12hr ahead of JFK/EWR during spring-early fall late fall-late winter 13hrs time difference 9:54

[@carlinfante4989]

I’ve flown this route before (SIN-EWR) - in 2019, in Premium Economy in the “single seat” row 41 H before they started to charge extra for these seats. I would definitely fly this again, except the fares are quite prohibitive now. I’m a leisure traveler so the air ticket is on my own dime.

[@arturkasza3176]

Fortunately I wouldn't have to fly from US to Singapore. But there is a direct flight from Brussels, where I am, to Singapore. And I am just warming up to it.

[@chriscomeskey4771]

Very professional report.

[@thanhkimvuong9938]

Longest flight i took was from London to Hongkong and then from HongKong to Saigon, we always fly a a one stop route either via Doha, HongKong, Taipei or Dubai. it makes the flight much longer rather than flying non stop. I prefer non stop travel as in my opinion it is more relaxing as you go from your home airport to your destination. point to point. I would love to experience a flight which takes 18 hours plus. e.g London to Sydney or Singapore to New York.

[@astr0nox]

I regularly fly business on SIN-EWR. I would always prefer the non-stop as it is much easier to adjust to the time zone differences over the long flight.

[@Zelielz1]

I do Amsterdam - Buenos Aires every year, almost 14 hours, can’t imagine being one more minute inside that flying tube…

[@jackyu1143]

Pass your ticket to me. I'd be glad to make that trip for you! Lol.

[@danieldmg]

Good video, I'll share with my airline partners

[@raylopez99]

It's amazing how NYC to Manila (8509 miles) is shorter than NYC to Singapore (9500 miles), even though Manila is further away. Great circle dynamics.

[@wilsjane]

Following the air routes and avoiding certain countries is the main problem. Airlines also avoid getting out of range of emergency search and rescue along the route.

[@SunnyMa-iv2xu]

Like as Cathay Pacific non-stop from Toronto Canada side and the US East coasts are Chicago, New York and Boston.

[@IanMaschal]

I’m definitely planning on flying this on points in the next 24 months

[@einsesteinpiorosado8071]

!Hola Coby!, muy buen video, gracias.

[@rahuliyer7456]

Whenever I fly I look for the most direct route, and minimize layovers....the constraints are time, availability, and affordability. Singapore Airlines has always offered great service, along with airlines in Japan, Korea, Vietnam, and the Persian Gulf. So, there is a market. For me, personally, I find long flights difficult. The longest flight I have been on to day is the 15 hours run from San Francisco to Doha on Qatar Airways. It was good, but boy was it difficult for me physically. My legs hurt at the end. Prior to my flight to Doha, the longest I had flown was Narita to Dallas, and that was long at 13 hours.

[@dontonymontana]

Never traveled on SQ, but since 2004 I always wanted to be able to fly on this route JFK/EWR-SIN. My longest flight so far was TPE-MUC on EVA Air on the B787-9. The Dreamliner is indeed a very comfortable airplane, but not in Eco + middle seat. The 14:22 h were at the edge of torture, especialy beeing the 2nd leg of the journey after a first 5+ hours flight & only 1,5 h stop in TPE.

[@jpg3702]

I flew SFO to NRT, 10 hours. It was about twice the length of my usual cross country (USA) trip. ANA was mostly good but still wouldn't want another 9 hours on the plane!

[@vijaygautam1406]

Thanks for posting this informative video. The longest flights that I have been on were by United Airlines (Newark to Mumbai), Etihad (Chicago to Abu Dhabi) and Qatar Airways (Dallas to Doha). Though they were long, they are obviously no match to Singapore Airlines' SNG-NYC and HK-NYC flights.

[@phil0077]

I did FRA to HND with ANA and personally i think this flight is just the perfect time being in the aircraft. You sleep more than half of the flight and the rest of the time you spent on the in flight entertainment systembut just as much so it doesnt get broing. I also like the concept of doing long haul flights with one short stopover without changing the aircraft or airline like Qantas is doing with, i think FRA, to SYD with a 45 min Stopover in Singapore. At this flight you spent just enough time in the aircraft so it doesnt get boring and then you have 45 min in singapore changi which is nice to relax your legs a bit and so they can refuel the thirsty A380 and then hop on back to SYD.

[@RajendraKumar-vc2kt]

Great long hour flight by Singapore airlines 👍

[@henson2k]

Couple days ago I saw Airbus 350 going from Newark to Singapore with extra stop in Bangkok, probably due to a strong head winds

[@marsillinkow]

Singaporean here who took the flight in premium economy for a vacation in October 2023. Before the newest planes to NYC, it would simply be unthinkable due to the cost and length of the journey. It ended up being only SG$1200 for a round trip (arrive in JFK, depart from NWK). The only complaints I had was my next seat neighbour who didn't brush his teeth and had a really stinky breath and one of the meals I had was extremely salty (probably one of those high sodium meals mentioned in your video). Apart from that, it was the same great experience travelling SIA. Needless to say, I would never travel to the america's otherwise if the price and quality wasn't as reasonable

[@luke515]

longest time in an aircraft was during covid flying return ULD (cargo) flights from Nadi Fiji to LAX... two sets of flight crew... land in LAX, offload cargo then second crew takeover then we're off again... we would be in the aircraft for average 22-24 hours... did that about twice a month for a year and a half... then the quarantine after each of those... dont miss those at all but good experience to have gone through it

[@stanislavhorvath3565]

DXB to SYD and back with Emirates A380...awesome experience, even in eco...

[@elitutucanphillopphen1989]

The longest flight I’ve taken was from Sydney to London Heathrow via Singapore with British Airways. Even though I had a good experience and love flying, it is a long and exhausting journey.

[@user-zf4pk6eh5v]

I take vacations to remote locations such as places in Montana or a small, lesser know, Caribbean island, so these journeys are usually taken in verry small planes, traveling for hours.