Singapore to Newark
19h 28m The flight from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) covers 15,337 km (9,530 miles) and takes approximately 19h 28m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north on an initial great-circle bearing of 358°, passing near 70.2° N, 98.3° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 27h 53m | 28h 18m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 19h 40m | 20h 05m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 17h 02m | 17h 28m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 18h 03m | 18h 28m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| SIN | EWR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Singapore Changi Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport |
| City | Singapore | Newark |
| Country | Singapore | United States |
| ICAO | WSSS | KEWR |
| Coordinates | 1.3502, 103.994 | 40.6894, -74.1705 |
| Elevation | 22 ft | 18 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Singapore to Newark?
A non-stop flight from Singapore (SIN) to Newark (EWR) takes about 19h 28m. The great-circle distance is 15,337 km (9,530 miles, 8,281 nautical miles), flying north on an initial bearing of 358°.
How far is Singapore from Newark?
15,337 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 9,530 miles or 8,281 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between SIN and EWR?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 15,337 km the route is at the extreme end of what any airliner can fly non-stop, so a connection is likely. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 19h 28m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.