Modern technologies in aviation enable to cover vast distances without transfers. At the same time, the passenger experience is constantly improving, as airlines are introducing lighting to reduce the effects of jet lag, and offering healthier food and seats with well-thought-out ergonomics. This makes even ultra-long flights possible and comfortable, Express writes.

Today, the longest regular flight in the world is the flight from New York (JFK) to Singapore, operated by Singapore Airlines. The duration is almost 19 hours, and the distance is about 15,400 km.

This flight is conducted by the Airbus A350-900ULR aircraft, the layout of which includes 67 business class seats and 94 premium economy class seats. There is no regular economy class on board.

The A350-900ULR is equipped with an upgraded fuel system that enables it to increase its fuel capacity by 24,000 liters without adding additional tanks.

The flight from New York departs at approximately 11:30pm and arrives in Singapore two days later, at around 6am. The return flight departs at 12:30pm local time and arrives in New York the next day, at approximately 6pm.

The price of tickets to this flight includes food and drinks. Passengers are offered a standard set of buns, a hot dish, cheese with crackers, and dessert. The menu includes dishes such as beef in oyster sauce with noodles and vegetables, or cheese korma with eggplant and rice. Complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are also available.

Despite the record for the length of this flight, the longest flight in history remains the non-stop flight of a Cessna 172 in the late 1950s; it lasted 64 days, 22 hours, and 19 minutes.

In 2026, Australia's Qantas airline plans to surpass the current longest flight by launching direct flights from Sydney to New York and London, lasting up to 20 hours in the air. The project is called Project Sunrise.