There has been a direct flight between New York, USA and Singapore for a long time. The flight crosses the Pacific Ocean non-stop, covering more than 9,500 miles. It takes about 19 hours. It is considered the longest non-stop flight. This time, we have compiled the 10 longest non-stop flight routes in terms of distance.
Let’s take a look at them—
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New York–Singapore
A Singapore Airlines aircraft File photo: Reuters
The world’s longest non-stop flight has been operating from Singapore’s Changi Airport to New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport in the United States for a long time. Singapore Airlines operates regular flights on this route. The distance of this route is 9,537 miles. It takes 18 hours and 50 minutes to travel non-stop across the Pacific Ocean. There is no ‘economy class’ on this flight. The price of a single ticket for a one-way trip starts at about 910 pounds (approximately 139,685 taka). As a result, passengers have to count 10 pounds (1,540 taka) for each mile.
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New York–Singapore
Singapore Changi Airport File Photo: Reuters
A non-stop flight operated from Liberty International Airport in Newark, New Jersey, to Singapore Changi Airport in the United States. The Singapore Airlines flight covered 9,534 miles non-stop. It took 18 hours and 45 minutes. This flight also did not have an ‘economy class’. The maximum passenger capacity was 161. It was said that this saved fuel. But the service, which was launched in 2004, was discontinued in 2013 as ticket prices increased due to increased fuel costs.
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Doha–Auckland
A Qatar Airways planeFile photo: Reuters
A non-stop flight between Auckland, New Zealand, and Doha, Qatar. Qatar Airways operates the route. The distance is about 9,032 miles. The flight takes 17 hours and 15 minutes. The route began operating in February 2017.
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Perth–London
A Qantas aircraft File photo: Reuters
A non-stop flight service is operating from Perth, Australia, to London, the capital of the United Kingdom. It is operated by Australia’s flag carrier Qantas. The distance of this route is 9,09 miles. It takes 17 hours and 45 minutes to travel. Non-stop flight service on this route was launched in 2018. Flight operations on this route were temporarily suspended during the Corona period. After the pandemic, Qantas resumed it in May 2022.
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Dallas–Melbourne
There is a non-stop flight service from Dallas, Texas, USA to Melbourne, Australia. The flight is also operated by Qantas. The distance is 8,992 miles. It takes 17 hours and 35 minutes to travel non-stop. Qantas launched this service in December 2022. The flight operates three times a week on this route.
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Perth–Paris
Charles de Gaulle International Airport in Paris, France File photo: Reuters
Qantas operates a non-stop flight from Perth, Australia, to Paris, the French capital. The distance is 8,863 miles. It takes 17 hours and 20 minutes to travel non-stop. The flight began operating on this route in July last year. It operates three times a week. A return ticket costs about 1,400 pounds.
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New York–Auckland
An Air New Zealand aircraft File photo: Reuters
The non-stop flight from New York, United States to Auckland, New Zealand. The distance on this route is 8,828 miles. The journey takes 17 hours and 25 minutes. Air New Zealand launched the service in September 2022. The service was later taken over by Qantas in June 2023.
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Dubai–Auckland
Emirates operates flights between Auckland and Dubai File Photo: Reuters
Emirates operates this flight between Auckland, New Zealand, and Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The distance is 8,823 miles. The non-stop journey takes 17 hours and 25 minutes. In January this year, a return ticket on this route cost about 1,950 pounds (approximately 299,325 taka).
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Shenzhen–Mexico City
Shenzhen is a city in China. And Mexico City is the capital of the North American country of Mexico. There are non-stop flights between these two cities. Operated by China Southern Airlines. The distance is 8,791 miles. The non-stop journey takes 16 hours. Non-stop flights on this route began on May 11, 2024.
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Los Angeles–Singapore
Ten non-stop flights a week from Los Angeles, California, to Singapore File photo: Reuters
Ten non-stop flights a week from Los Angeles, California, to Singapore are operated by Singapore Airlines. The distance is about 8,770 miles. The non-stop journey takes 17 hours and 50 minutes. In December last year, a return ticket on this route cost 1,380 pounds (approximately 211,830 taka).
