New York to Singapore Flights
New York JFK (JFK) and Singapore Changi (SIN) are 15,341 km (9,532 mi) apart, about 18h 55m by nonstop flight. One airline flies the route nonstop: Singapore Airlines. Singapore is 12 to 13 hours ahead of New York, depending on the time of year. Flights also run the other way, from Singapore to New York, over the same distance.
New York to Singapore is the longest scheduled flight in the world by distance, about 15,300 km, flown nonstop by Singapore Airlines in more than 18 hours. The shortest path between the two cities runs almost over the North Pole.
- Distance
- 15,341 km9,532 mi
- Flight time
- 18h 55m18h 15m on the way back
- Time difference
- +12 / +13 hSingapore vs New York
- CO₂ per passenger
- 3,528 kgEconomy, one way
Airlines Flying New York to Singapore Nonstop
Both airports list each of these airlines on the route, so it flies both ways. Seasonal flights only operate part of the year.
How Far Is New York from Singapore?
15,341 km (9,532 mi) along the great circle, the shortest path over the Earth's surface. Real flights stray from it a little for winds, air traffic routes and closed airspace.
Why the route curves
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- 15,341 km the shortest path, along a great circle
- 18,501 km the straight line on a flat map, 3,160 km (20.6%) longer
The Earth is round, so the shortest route between two places is a great circle. Flat maps stretch the far north and south, which makes that route look curved.
How Long Is the Flight from New York to Singapore?
Nonstop flights from New York to Singapore are scheduled at about 18h 55m, and at about 18h 15m from Singapore to New York. These are the times airlines publish, gate to gate, rounded to five minutes. The two directions differ mostly because of the winds at cruising altitude.
Time Difference Between New York and Singapore
Singapore is 12 to 13 hours ahead of New York, depending on the time of year. Daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates in each country (or not at all), which is why the gap changes.
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The Airports
New York JFK JFKUnited States192 nonstop destinations, 80 airlinesFlights from JFK
Singapore Changi SINSingapore169 nonstop destinations, 85 airlinesFlights from SINMore Routes from New York
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More Routes from Singapore
- Singapore →
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Airlines as of September 2026, from the destination lists of both airports, compiled by My Flight Routes. Schedules change and seasonal routes come and go, so check with the airline before you book.
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