Three of the longest U.S. flights depart from New York

It’s no secret many New Yorkers dream of traveling, especially during the state’s bitter winter months. But how long are travelers willing to sit on a plane?

According to Cirium, an aviation data analytics company, three of the 10 longest departures from U.S. airports originate in New York.

Here’s what to know about the longest nonstop flights from New York–area airports.

The three longest departures from New York airports

According to Cirium, these New York routes rank among the 10 longest departures from U.S. airports:

New York (JFK) to Singapore (SIN)9,487 miles18 hours, 55 minutesOperated by Singapore Airlines

New York (JFK) to Auckland, New Zealand (AKL)8,813 miles17 hours, 40 minutes (Qantas)18 hours, 10 minutes (Air New Zealand)The airlines operate on alternating days.

New York (JFK) to Manila, Philippines (MNL)8,513 miles17 hours, 20 minutesOperated by Philippine Airlines

Although Newark Liberty International Airport is located in New Jersey, it remains a major hub for many New York–area travelers. An honorable mention:

Newark (EWR) to Singapore (SIN)9,484 miles19 hours, 10 minutesOperated by Singapore Airlines

The 10 longest nonstop flights from JFK and Newark (February)

According to data Cirium, these were the 10 longest nonstop flights from JFK and Newark Liberty International Airport in February:

• JFK to Singapore (SIN) — 9,487 miles; 18h 55m; Singapore Airlines
• Newark (EWR) to Singapore (SIN) — 9,484 miles; 19h 10m; Singapore Airlines
• JFK to Auckland (AKL) — 8,813 miles; 17h 40m (Qantas) / 18h 10m (Air New Zealand)
• JFK to Manila (MNL) — 8,513 miles; 17h 20m; Philippine Airlines
• JFK to Hong Kong (HKG) — 8,070 miles; 15h 45m; Cathay Pacific
• JFK to Guangzhou, China (CAN) — 8,000 miles; about 16h 20m; China Southern Airlines
• Newark (EWR) to Johannesburg (JNB) — 7,988 miles; about 14h 45m; United Airlines
• Newark (EWR) to Cape Town (CPT) — 7,816 miles; about 14h 45m; United Airlines
• JFK to Taipei (TPE) — 7,807 miles; 17h 15m; China Airlines and EVA Air
• Newark (EWR) to Mumbai (BOM) — 7,806 miles; about 14h 35m; Air India

The 10 longest departures from U.S. airports

Cirium’s ranking of the longest nonstop departures nationwide includes:

• JFK to Singapore (SIN) — 9,487 miles; 18h 55m; Singapore Airlines
• Newark (EWR) to Singapore (SIN) — 9,484 miles; 19h 10m; Singapore Airlines
• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Melbourne (MEL) — 8,973 miles; 17h 40m; Qantas
• JFK to Auckland (AKL) — 8,813 miles; 17h 40m (Qantas) / 18h 10m (Air New Zealand)
• Los Angeles (LAX) to Singapore (SIN) — 8,758 miles; 17h 50m; Singapore Airlines
• Houston (IAH) to Sydney (SYD) — 8,587 miles; 17h 30m; United Airlines
• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Sydney (SYD) — 8,596 miles; 17h 25m; Qantas
• JFK to Manila (MNL) — 8,513 miles; 17h 20m; Philippine Airlines
• San Francisco (SFO) to Singapore (SIN) — 8,440 miles; 17h 25m (United) / 17h 40m (Singapore Airlines)
• Atlanta (ATL) to Johannesburg (JNB) — 8,433 miles; 15h 5m; Delta Air Lines

Contributing: USA Today Network

— Madison Scott is a journalist with the Democrat and Chronicle who covers breaking and trending news for the Finger Lakes region. She has an interest in how the system helps or doesn’t help families with missing loved ones. She can be reached at MDScott@gannett.com.