World's longest non-stop flight to last 19 hours: Fly Changi to New York with Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines' new Airbus A350-900ULR (ultra-long-range) will take off from Changi Airport on Thursday to Newark Liberty Airport in the US. The mammoth aircraft will travel more than 18-hours without a stop.

Singapore Airlines has re-launched the world's longest non-stop flight from Singapore to New York five years after it withdrew the service owing to high fuel prices. While the aircraft used in the last stint was Airbus A340-500 jets, the resumed service takes the passengers in new Airbus A350-900ULR (ultra-long-range).

In its first run scheduled at 11.35pm (IST 9.05pm) from Changi Airport, the Singapore Airlines flight will travel 16,700km without any stop and will take roughly 18 hours and 45 minutes before landing at Newark Liberty Airport in New Jersey. In the epic run, the Singapore Airlines flight will replace Qatar Airways' Doha to Auckland route as the world's longest commercial flight.

Singapore Airlines, Airbus A350-900ULR — Singapore Airlines' Airbus A350-900ULR

The route will initially be served three times a week, departing Singapore on Monday, Thursday and Saturday, says Singapore Airlines. Daily operations will commence from October 18 after another A350-900ULR aircraft enters service.

The Singapore Airlines Flight SQ22 is configured to carry 161 passengers -- 67 in business class and 94 in premium economy. Yes, there is no economy class. Apart from two pilots, a 13-strong cabin contingent will serve the passengers on board. In addition to the special 'wellness' menu, there will be 1,200 hours of audio-visual entertainment to choose from to make the journey pleasing.

Inside Singapore Airlines' new Airbus A350-900ULR

According to Airbus, the twin-engine A350-900ULR burns 25 per cent less fuel compared to other aircraft of a similar size. Though the flight is expected land in New York taking 18 hours and 45 minutes under normal weather conditions, the aircraft is capable of flying more than 20 hours non-stop.

Singapore Airlines is the first airline in the world to operate the Airbus' A350-900ULR plane. It received the first aircraft in September while six more are due for delivery by the end of the year.