World record flights scheduled for Newark Liberty

NJ.com
4 Mar 2008
Abby Gruen/The Star-Ledger

Singapore Airlines is launching the longest scheduled flights in the world in May when it starts service from Newark Liberty Airport to Singapore, the company said today.

Converted Airbus A340-500s will fly the ultra-long-haul trip from Newark Liberty -- a world-record distance of 10,371 miles that takes over 18 to 19 hours, according to a company spokesman.

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