# Singapore Airlines longest nonstop flight operations > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/singapore-airlines-longest-nonstop-flight-operations > Updated: 2026-09-12T01:31:43.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Singapore Airlines maintains the world’s longest scheduled nonstop passenger service, connecting Singapore Changi to New York’s JFK airport. This route covers approximately 9,537 miles with an average flight time of 18 hours and 40 minutes. The service utilizes the Airbus A350-900ULR (Ultra Long Range), a specialized wide-body aircraft. This model features a fuel capacity of 165,000 liters and an operational range of up to 18,000 kilometers, which allows for continuous flights lasting up to 20 hours. ## Claims - Singapore Airlines operates the world's longest commercial flight route. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The longest non-stop flight route connects Singapore to New York. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The flight duration for the Singapore to New York route is a maximum of 19 hours. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The aircraft used for this route is the Airbus A350-900ULR. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The Airbus A350-900ULR has a range of up to 18,000 kilometers. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The aircraft's fuel tank capacity is 165,000 liters. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-12: Singapore Airlines operates world's longest non-stop flight Singapore Airlines operates the world's longest non-stop commercial flight from Singapore to New York using the Airbus A350-900ULR, with a maximum duration of 19 hours. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/singapore-airlines-operates-worlds-longest-non-stop-flight ### 2026-08-24: Singapore Airlines operates world's longest nonstop passenger flights Singapore Airlines holds the record for the world’s longest scheduled nonstop passenger flight, connecting New York JFK to Singapore, while Airbus completes record-breaking test flights for Qantas. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/singapore-airlines-operates-worlds-longest-nonstop-passenger-flights --- Cite as: Singapore Airlines longest nonstop flight operations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/singapore-airlines-longest-nonstop-flight-operations