World’s longest flight ready for take-off

Singapore Airlines will claim the title of the world’s longest commercial flight when it resumes its non-stop service between Singapore and New York using Airbus A350 jets. The airline last flew the route in 2013

AIRBUS A350-900ULR (Ultra Long Range) 

Winglets: Reduce aerodynamic drag

Engines: Two Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 turbofans. Cruising speed: 900km/h

Airframe: Built using carbon fibre composites to reduce weight and so burn less fuel

Fuel: Extra 24,000 litres carried – 17 percent more than standard long-haul A350-900 – due to modified fuel system

Seats: 161 (92 fewer seats than standard configuration)

Singapore

Fuel tanks

Overall length 66.8m

Flight covers about 16,700km, travel time up to 18hrs 45min

Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean

Newark, U.S. (airport serving New York) Route previously used A340 airliners but was suspended in 2013 due to high fuel prices

Doha Qatar

Current longest flight operated by Qatar Airways – 14,525km

Auckland  New Zealand



Sources: CAPA, Airbus, OAG, Reuters, Singapore Airlines
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