New record for the world's longest non-stop flight.

Due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the world's longest flight, Singapore - New York, ceased operations on March 23rd. However, Singapore Airlines recently announced that it will resume the direct flight on November 9th.

This return was considered more spectacular by many travelers, as the airline continued to set new records by extending the distance between the two destinations.

Previously, the flight would land in Newark (New Jersey, USA), but now it will be moved to JFK (New York), making the distance longer, up to 15,347 km. The Singapore-New York flight lasts 18 hours and 5 minutes, but the return flight takes 18 hours and 40 minutes due to headwinds.

Singapore Airlines stated: "The airport relocation will allow the airline to better serve both passengers and cargo... within the current operating environment."

Reportedly, this route operates three times a week, using an A350-900 aircraft with 187 economy seats, 24 premium economy seats, and 42 business class seats. The flight crew wears protective eyewear, gloves, and masks during the flight. Passengers are required to wear masks, glasses, and gloves at all times except during meals.

Singapore Airlines continued direct flights from Changi Airport to Los Angeles throughout the pandemic. The airline promised to "continue to review flights to the U.S. and assess the growing demand for air travel amid the Covid-19 pandemic recovery, before deciding whether to resume routes to other destinations within the country."

Currently, tourists are not permitted to enter Singapore except for permanent residents, visa holders, or tourists from countries eligible for an "Air Travel Pass" (Australia, Brunei Darussalam, New Zealand, and Vietnam). Citizens of certain provinces in China, Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea may travel for business if sponsored by a Singaporean company.

Huong Thao