Due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the world's longest flight from Singapore to New York was suspended on March 23. However, Singapore Airlines recently announced that it will resume the above direct flight from November 9.
This return is considered by many tourists to be more spectacular, as the airline continues to set a new record by extending the distance between two destinations.
Previously, the flight would land in Newark (New Jersey, USA), but now it will be transferred to JFK (New York), making the distance longer than before, up to 15,347 km. The Singapore - New York flight lasts 18 hours and 5 minutes, but the return flight takes up to 18 hours and 40 minutes due to headwinds.
"The airport conversion will allow the airline to better serve both passengers and cargo... in the current operating environment," Singapore Airlines said.
The distance from Changi (Singapore) to JFK (New York, USA) is 15,347 km
The route operates three times a week on an A350-900 aircraft with 187 economy seats, 24 premium economy seats and 42 business class seats. The crew wear goggles, gloves and masks on the flight. Passengers are required to wear masks, goggles and gloves at all times except when eating and drinking.
Singapore Airlines will continue its direct flights from Changi Airport to Los Angeles throughout the pandemic. The airline promised to "continue to review its US services and assess the growing demand for air travel as the Covid-19 pandemic recovers, before deciding whether to resume services to other domestic destinations."
Currently, visitors are not allowed to enter Singapore, except for permanent residents, visa holders or tourists from countries eligible for the "Air Travel Pass" (Australia, Brunei Darussalam, New Zealand and Vietnam). Residents of certain provinces of China, Malaysia, Japan and South Korea can travel for business if sponsored by a Singapore company.
