The new Singapore Airlines flight will get you from Singapore to New York in just under 19 hours. Singapore Airlines has set the record for the longest flight ever after Flight SQ22 landed in the US last night. The first new non-stop flight between Singapore and New York departed Changi International Airport on October 11 at 11:37pm (Singapore time) and arrived at Newark Liberty International Airport a day later, at 5:29am (US Eastern time). Operated by the all-new Airbus A350-900ULR (Ultra Long Range), the route will initially be served thrice-weekly, departing Singapore on Monday, Thursday and Saturday. SUPPLIED Singapore Airline's Airbus A350 jet, which made the Singapore-New York marathon.

Source: Stuff October 12, 2018 10:30 UTC