The longest flight in the world lasts over 18 hours and covers over 9,500 miles

The longest flight in the world lasts over 18 hours and covers over 9,500 miles

If you are ready to spend nearly an entire day on a plane, this flight might be for you. Singapore Airlines has a direct flight from Singapore to Newark, New Jersey that lasts about 18 and a half hours and covers 9,543 miles (15,357 kilometers). It currently holds the record for the longest flight in the world.