These Are Singapore Airlines’ Longest Routes With The Boeing 777-300ER

Singapore Airlines

is the flag carrier of Singapore and a member of

Star Alliance

. According to Skytrax, the airline has been ranked as the world’s best airline and certified as a 5-star airline for the quality of its airport, onboard products, and staff service.

Singapore Airlines is well known for its long-haul flights and is a popular choice for many passengers looking to travel between Southwest Asia and the rest of the world. The airline was the first to fly the world’s largest passenger aircraft, the Airbus A380, and has long been a leading airline in international flights.

Singapore Airlines operates a fleet consisting of a variety of

Boeing

and

Airbus

aircraft. Per ch-aviation, the airline currently has 141 active aircraft (excluding those out for maintenance) that include:

• Airbus A350-900
• Airbus A350-900ULR
• Airbus A380-800
• Boeing 737-800
• Boeing 737 MAX 8
• Boeing 777-300ER
• Boeing 787-10

Photo: Vincenzo Pace | Simple Flying

Despite having several newer aircraft variants in its fleet, Singapore Airlines still makes good use of its Boeing 777-300ERs on many long-haul flights. Singapore Airlines’

Boeing 777

fleet consists of 18 active aircraft, with four currently out for maintenance and four stored. The airline uses its

extended-range variants

of the widebody aircraft on several long-distance flights.

According to Cirium, an aviation analytics company, Singapore’s 777-300ERs will operate five routes over 5,000 miles (8,047 km) in September. All except one of these routes will connect the airline’s base,

Singapore Changi Airport

(SIN), with another major city.

Even the routes under 5,000 miles that did not make the cut for the purposes of this article still boast impressive distances. For example, the sixth-place route for Singapore’s 777s, which is between SIN and Sydney (SYD), is still a respectable 3,907 miles (6,288 km).

5

NRT–LAX

5,451 miles across the Pacific Ocean

The fifth-longest route for Singapore Airlines’ 777s in September is between Tokyo-Narita (NRT) and Los Angeles (LAX). These flights span 5,451 miles (8,773 km), nearly 2,000 miles more than the sixth-longest route (SIN–SYD). This route, which does not end or originate in Singapore’s home country, reflects the increasing need for flights to support the

growing traffic in Southeast Asia

. A total seat count of 15,840 will be provided along the NRT–LAX corridor in September.

According to Flightradar24, the average flight time from NRT is around nine and a half hours. From LAX, flights take just over 10 hours. Flights from NRT will depart in the evening, arriving in LAX just after noon the following day. Flights from LAX depart in the afternoon and arrive in Japan in the evening.

Singapore Airlines has several competitors along this corridor. Per FlightAware, these carriers include:

• All Nippon Airways (ANA)
• Japan Airlines
• United Airlines
• ZIPAIR

Unlike Singapore Airlines, these competing carriers do not fly 777s. Instead, they prefer to use 787 Dreamliners. Japan Airlines and ZIPAIR tend to fly their 787-8s, while United and ANA employ their 787-9s.

4

SIN–FRA

6,389 miles to Germany

The fourth-longest route that Singapore Airlines will fly its 777s on is from the airline’s base, Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), to Frankfurt (FRA). These flights are 6,389 miles (10,282 km) each way. The airline has 30 scheduled operations from each city in September, providing a total seat count of 15,840 along the corridor.

The average flight time from SIN is around 12 and a half hours, departing just before midnight and arriving in Europe in the morning. Flights in the opposite direction last about 12 hours, leaving FRA just after noon for a morning arrival in SIN.

Just one other carrier, Lufthansa, flies direct flights along this route. Germany’s flag carrier flies its Boeing 747-8s between the cities, offering passengers an

increasingly rare opportunity to fly on the Queen of the Skies

.

Singapore Airlines also flies other aircraft along the SIN–FRA corridor. In addition to its 777-300ERs, the airline also uses its Airbus A380-800s to provide service to these cities.

3

SIN–ZRH

6,405 miles overnight to central Europe

The third-longest route for Singapore’s 777 fleet in September is between SIN and Zurich (ZRH). This route is 6,405 miles (10,308 km) in one direction. The airline will offer 30 flights from each city, providing transportation for 15,840 passengers throughout the month.

The average flight time from SIN is just over 12 hours. Flights depart just after midnight and arrive in Europe around 08:15. From ZRH, the average flight time is just under 12 hours. Planes depart around noon and arrive in SIN in the early morning.

Singapore’s competitor on this route is Switzerland’s flag carrier, SWISS. Like Singapore Airlines, SWISS flies its 777-300ERs from its Zurich base to Singapore’s capital.

2

SIN–CDG

6,666 miles to France’s capital

The second-longest route Singapore Airlines’ 777 fleet will cover in September is between SIN and Paris (CDG). Each leg of this route is 6,666 miles (10,728 km). Singapore will offer 30 flights from each city, providing a total seat count of 15,840.

The average flight time from SIN is around 13 hours. Planes depart around midnight and arrive in Europe in the morning. Flights from CDG have a slightly shorter flight time, around 12 and a half hours. These flights depart just before noon and reach SIN in the early morning.

Air France is Singapore Airlines’ competitor on this route. France’s flag carrier also flies 777s in this corridor, although the airline uses both 777-200ERs and 777-300ERs. In addition to its 777s, Singapore also covers this route with its Airbus A350-900s.

1

SIN–LHR

The longest and most popular route: 6,764 miles to the UK

The longest route for Singapore Airlines’ 777s in September is between SIN and London Heathrow (LHR). This route is a whopping 6,764 miles (10,886 km) each way. The airline will offer 60 flights from each city, providing a total seat count of 31,680.

The average flight time from SIN is just over 13 hours. Flights will depart twice daily, just after midnight and around noon, for arrivals in London in the morning and evening. From LHR, the average flight time is just over 12 and a half hours. These flights are also scheduled twice daily, with departures at 09:25 and 10:05. They reach SIN in the early morning and in the evening, respectively.

Due to this route’s popularity, Singapore Airlines has several competitors in the corridor. Qantas, Australia’s flag carrier and largest airline, flies its A380-800s between SIN and LHR. Similarly, British Airways, the flag carrier of the UK, uses its A380-800s along the route. The London Heathrow-based carrier also flies its 787-9 Dreamliners between the cities.

Singapore Airlines uses more than just its 777s for this in-demand route. Like its competitors, the airline also employs its A380-800s for flights between SIN and LHR.