Flight time from New York to Singapore
A nonstop flight from New York (JFK) to Singapore (SIN) takes about 18 h 15 min. Flying back from Singapore to New York takes about 18 h 25 min. The two airports are 9,532 miles (15,341 km) apart.
| Route | Typical nonstop time | Leave 9:00 AM, land (local time) |
|---|---|---|
| JFK → SIN | 18h 15m | New York → 4:15 PM the next day |
| SIN → JFK | 18h 25m | Singapore → 2:25 PM |
Example arrival times are for a departure on November 18, 2026. Times are estimates of gate-to-gate block time, from the great-circle distance, typical jet cruising speeds, average upper-level winds and about 45 minutes for taxi, take-off, climb and landing. They are not airline schedules, and we don't track which airlines fly this route nonstop. Real flights vary by aircraft, routing, season and the day's wind; check your airline for the exact time.
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Time difference
Singapore is 12 hours ahead of New York right now. Allow for it when you plan: the clock at your destination may show a very different time from the hours you spent in the air. See the time now in New York and Singapore, or compare them in the time zone converter.
At about 18 h 25 min nonstop, this is an ultra-long-haul distance that only long-range jets can cover without a stop, and many travellers connect instead, adding hours to the trip.
Questions people ask
How long is the flight from New York to Singapore?
A nonstop flight from New York (JFK) to Singapore (SIN) takes about 18 h 15 min, gate to gate. The return flight takes about 18 h 25 min.
How far is Singapore from New York?
9,532 miles (15,341 km) along the great-circle route, the shortest path over the Earth between JFK and SIN airports.
What is the time difference between New York and Singapore?
Singapore is 12 hours ahead of New York right now. The difference can change by an hour during the year when one city changes its clocks for daylight saving time and the other does not.
If I leave New York at 9 a.m., when do I arrive in Singapore?
Leaving New York at 9:00 AM on November 18, 2026, you would land in Singapore at about 4:15 PM the next day local time.
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Last updated October 21, 2026. Airport locations: OurAirports via airportsdata; time zones: IANA time zone database 2026.