A 18 Hrs flight nonstop starts today

I would like to know what their Flight Time Limitations agreement is. I know they are not under JAR but if they were they would be unable to exceed 18 hours duty at the planning stage regardless of any combination of inflight relief.

I would like to know what their Flight Time Limitations agreement is. I know they are not under JAR but if they were they would be unable to exceed 18 hours duty at the planning stage regardless of any combination of inflight relief.

Anyone know the load factors thus far on these mamoth legs?

Anyone know the load factors thus far on these mamoth legs?

Eighteen hours without a break is pushing the limits of boredom no matter what class you fly in.

I agree,

I have just got back from a San Fancisco trip this morning and it was a 14 hour flight. Any more is a real killer even with first class food, a bed and movies to watch, it’s still to long.

Eighteen hours without a break is pushing the limits of boredom no matter what class you fly in.

I agree,

I have just got back from a San Fancisco trip this morning and it was a 14 hour flight. Any more is a real killer even with first class food, a bed and movies to watch, it’s still to long.

Eighteen hours without a break is pushing the limits of boredom no matter what class you fly in.

Eighteen hours without a break is pushing the limits of boredom no matter what class you fly in.

If I was a Pilot I dont think i’d enjoy that very much, never mind being a passenger!

If I was a Pilot I dont think i’d enjoy that very much, never mind being a passenger!

Anyone fancy three flights to get around the World? LHR-SIN SIN-JFK JFK-LHR

Anyone fancy three flights to get around the World? LHR-SIN SIN-JFK JFK-LHR

Well here goes. I would feel a bit uncomfortable on an 18 hr flight though.

Well here goes. I would feel a bit uncomfortable on an 18 hr flight though.

From the SQ Website:
Advertising the use of the Airbus 345 (The A340-500):

SQ 21 EWR-SIN 8,506 NM 18:35 * LONGEST BY FLIGHT TIME
(ACCORDING TO THEIR FLIGHT ROUTE — A TRUE POLAR ROUTE)

SQ 22 SIN-EWR 8,965 NM 18:25 * LONGEST BY NM

— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —

SQ 19 LAX-SIN 7,971 NM 18:15

SQ 20 SIN-LAX 7,971 NM 16:30

From the SQ Website:
Advertising the use of the Airbus 345 (The A340-500):

SQ 21 EWR-SIN 8,506 NM 18:35 * LONGEST BY FLIGHT TIME
(ACCORDING TO THEIR FLIGHT ROUTE — A TRUE POLAR ROUTE)

SQ 22 SIN-EWR 8,965 NM 18:25 * LONGEST BY NM

— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —

SQ 19 LAX-SIN 7,971 NM 18:15

SQ 20 SIN-LAX 7,971 NM 16:30

I know a.net is not exactly the fountain of all knowledge but someone was saying over there the other day that Boeing had announced improved range on the 772LR in a press released. Apparently the new range would allow for a LHR-SYD non stop flight.

I must say something about this though. This is where the infamous “4 engines 4 long haul” might play into people’s minds. I know that twin-engine jets are infinitely more reliable nowadays, and besides you’re never that far from land in the LHR-SYD route. But nonetheless such ultra long range flights on a 2 engine plane might be contemplated with apprehension by a proportion of the travelling public.

Yesh……Just stay out of the way of any Volcanic ash……because that ash can shut down ALL engines, 2, 3, or even 4 !

I know a.net is not exactly the fountain of all knowledge but someone was saying over there the other day that Boeing had announced improved range on the 772LR in a press released. Apparently the new range would allow for a LHR-SYD non stop flight.

I must say something about this though. This is where the infamous “4 engines 4 long haul” might play into people’s minds. I know that twin-engine jets are infinitely more reliable nowadays, and besides you’re never that far from land in the LHR-SYD route. But nonetheless such ultra long range flights on a 2 engine plane might be contemplated with apprehension by a proportion of the travelling public.

Yesh……Just stay out of the way of any Volcanic ash……because that ash can shut down ALL engines, 2, 3, or even 4 !

I’ve done the 14 hour Sydney-LAX trip many times, but i couldn’t imagine sitting in an aircraft for 18-plus hours at a stretch

Me too. However, seeing as the econ-class cabin on SQ’s A345 is ‘premium’ with a 37 in seat pitch, 7 abreast as opposed to 8, and have a greater angle of incline, it makes the trip slightly more feasible. Also the pax ‘meeting area’ at the rear of the plane is a nice touch. I could imagine it getting rather crowded at times, however. If I’m flying business, I’m comfortoble enough to where I don’t care how long the flight is.

the flight (singapore-newark) took 18,5 hours !!!