Singapore Airlines has taken the record for the world's longest commercial flight, a grueling 19-hour journey from New York City to Singapore aboard its specially-equipped Airbus A350. This is not just any flight, but a marathon session that tests even the most seasoned business travelers.
I'm one of the lucky ones on board this historic flight, along with several intrepid executives who were willing to brave the long haul for an unparalleled experience. As we soared through the skies, our pilot took the controls, navigating us across 8,700 miles of ocean and time zone difference.
The hours ticked by at a glacial pace – and I mean that literally – as we cruised at speeds of around 530 mph, making up for lost time with every passing mile. The in-flight entertainment system was filled to the brim with movies, TV shows, music, and even live sports broadcasts, but even the most engrossing screens couldn't keep our eyelids from drooping.
The real challenge lay not just in the hours spent on the plane, but also in the psychological test that Singapore Airlines' crew subjected us passengers to. Were we truly prepared for such an epic journey? Or were we just willing to push through our exhaustion and see this extraordinary adventure through?
And so, as I reflect on my time on board the world's longest flight, I'm still grappling with one final question – was it worth it? For these business travelers who joined me on this extraordinary odyssey, I'd say the answer is a resounding yes.
I'm one of the lucky ones on board this historic flight, along with several intrepid executives who were willing to brave the long haul for an unparalleled experience. As we soared through the skies, our pilot took the controls, navigating us across 8,700 miles of ocean and time zone difference.
The hours ticked by at a glacial pace – and I mean that literally – as we cruised at speeds of around 530 mph, making up for lost time with every passing mile. The in-flight entertainment system was filled to the brim with movies, TV shows, music, and even live sports broadcasts, but even the most engrossing screens couldn't keep our eyelids from drooping.
The real challenge lay not just in the hours spent on the plane, but also in the psychological test that Singapore Airlines' crew subjected us passengers to. Were we truly prepared for such an epic journey? Or were we just willing to push through our exhaustion and see this extraordinary adventure through?
And so, as I reflect on my time on board the world's longest flight, I'm still grappling with one final question – was it worth it? For these business travelers who joined me on this extraordinary odyssey, I'd say the answer is a resounding yes.
️! 19 hours is even longer than a Netflix marathon 
. I can imagine it's not easy to stay awake and entertained for that long, especially with all the time zones changing 
. But hey, if you're a business traveler looking for an experience, I guess it's worth it? 
The crew must've been super cool to keep everyone on their toes during that epic journey 
. Did they have any special perks or services for passengers, like zero-gravity toilets or something out of this world 
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. I mean can u imagine being on a plane for that long tho? 
but 19 hours is still a looong time even if they did have awesome in-flight vids 
I flew from LA to Tokyo when I was 17 and we had like, 11 hours of actual flying time? Now this Singapore Airlines flight is like, 19 hours non-stop! That's just crazy talk! What kind of endurance testing are they gonna do next? And honestly, who needs live sports broadcasts on a plane that long? Just give me a comfy bed and some decent Wi-Fi and I'm good to go 
. But hey, if you're willing to put in the effort, I guess it's worth it for that extra special experience 
. I mean, who needs sleep when you can watch 10 movies in a row or play video games on your tablet? Just don't try this at home, trust me... my kids would never survive such a long trip 
The idea of a 19-hour flight sounds crazy but I guess it's doable if you have the right entertainment system and comfy seats. But wow! 8,700 miles is insane! How many ppl were on that flight tho? And did they have to sleep on the plane or was there like, a whole sleeper section or what?
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. I was a bit worried at first that I'd be bored outta my mind, but it really wasn't 
. It added to the whole 'epic journey' vibe, for sure. So yeah, would I do it again? Maybe... but only if they start serving better coffee 
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anyway idk if i would do it again even with all that sick in-flight entertainment lol but congrats to singapore airlines for makin history! 
and omg those execs who flew on it must be total superheroes after goin thru all that 
. The longest commercial flight is crazy, but I'm not surprised - all those miles gotta be something to see 
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That sounds like heaven after 19 hours in the air 
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And those speeds of 530 mph? That's crazy talk! What if the plane hits turbulence or something and they just can't control it? 
I mean, I'm sure the pilots are trained and all that, but still... what about the psychological test they mentioned? Are they trying to break us down or something? 
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Like, what if something went wrong? What if they got lost or ran out of snacks?! 
. I'm glad the crew was prepared to keep us passengers sane (ish), with all that entertainment on offer... but still, 19 hours is just too long for me! 
and i'm still buzzing from the experience! 19 hours in the air sounds crazy but trust me it's nothing compared to sitting next to your significant other for 8 hours straight 
that's like watchin a whole season of ur fave show back to back! and don't even get me started on the in-flight entertainment system, I mean I love movies & sports as much as the next person, but after a while even Netflix can get boring 
. 19 hours on a plane sounds like forever! How can you stay awake and not get crazy?