JFK to SIN: New York – Singapore

Flight Distance & Nonstop Range Analysis

Distance
8,283 nm
15,340 km
Origin
John F. Kennedy International
Destination
Singapore Changi Airport
Singapore Airlines' nonstop between Singapore Changi and JFK held the record for the world's longest commercial flight, covering approximately 9,500 nm in around 18 hours.

ETOPS required. This route crosses extended over-water or remote terrain. Twin-engine jets need ETOPS approval - most modern widebodies hold ETOPS-180 or higher. Learn more about ETOPS.

Can it fly nonstop?

Aircraft Full cabin Half load Est. flight time
Airbus A350-1000 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 16h 58m
Boeing 777-200LR ~ Marginal ✓ Yes 16h 54m
Boeing 777X-9 ~ Marginal ✓ Yes 16h 54m
Airbus A380-800 ~ Marginal ✓ Yes 16h 58m
Boeing 787-9 ~ Marginal ✓ Yes 16h 58m
Airbus A350-900 ~ Marginal ✓ Yes 16h 58m
Boeing 777-300ER ~ Marginal ✓ Yes 16h 54m
Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental ~ Marginal ✓ Yes 16h 34m
Boeing 777-200ER ~ Marginal ✓ Yes 16h 54m
Airbus A340-600 ~ Marginal ~ Marginal 17h 31m
Boeing 787-10 ~ Marginal ~ Marginal 16h 58m
Boeing 747-400 ~ Marginal ~ Marginal 16h 54m
Airbus A330-200 ~ Marginal ~ Marginal 17h 37m

Flight times are still-air estimates at typical cruise speed. Headwinds and tailwinds can add or subtract 30–90 minutes on long-haul routes. "Marginal" means the aircraft can technically reach the destination at reduced load but has little fuel margin.

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