Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is set to enhance its long-haul service offerings in 2026, featuring ten of the longest nonstop flights in the world. Positioned in New Jersey, EWR is a strategic alternative for travelers heading to New York City, providing a more convenient option compared to the often congested John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). The airport serves as United Airlines’ primary hub on the East Coast and is known for its significant international traffic.
Singapore Airlines Leads the Way
The standout route from Newark in 2026 will be Singapore Airlines’ daily flights to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN). This remarkable journey covers a distance of 9,484 miles (15,263 kilometers) and boasts a scheduled block time of approximately 19 hours and 10 minutes inbound and 17 hours and 50 minutes outbound. Singapore Airlines operates this route using the Airbus A350-900ULR (Ultra Long Range), which is specially designed for long-haul travel. Notably, this aircraft configuration includes no economy seats, featuring only 67 business class flatbeds and 94 premium economy recliners.
At the time of the route’s relaunch in 2018, Singapore Airlines emphasized the comfort and speed of travel between the two cities, stating, “The flights will offer our customers the fastest way to travel between the two cities, in great comfort, together with Singapore Airlines’ legendary service, and will help boost connectivity.”
Other Notable Routes from Newark
Following Singapore Airlines, the next longest nonstop routes from Newark range between 7,000 and 8,000 miles. The second-longest route connects Newark with Johannesburg (JNB) in South Africa, measuring 7,988 miles (12,855 kilometers). United Airlines plans to operate this route almost daily in 2026, with 343 departures scheduled throughout the year, all utilizing the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
United Airlines will also manage the third-longest route, which links Newark to Cape Town (CPT) at a distance of 7,816 miles (12,579 kilometers). This route is expected to operate between 12 and 18 times a month. According to Simple Flying, United Airlines is the leading US carrier for flights to and from South Africa.
The fourth and fifth longest routes are directed towards India, with the most distant being to Mumbai (BOM), located 7,806 miles (12,563 kilometers) from Newark. Air India operates this service 12 to 14 times a month using Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. Meanwhile, United Airlines offers a competing route to Delhi (DEL), which spans 7,323 miles (11,785 kilometers) and is served by both United’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and Air India’s Airbus A350-900s.
The sixth-longest nonstop route is operated by Ethiopian Airlines, connecting Newark with Addis Ababa (ADD) at a distance of 6,985 miles (11,241 kilometers). This service will see up to 14 monthly departures using Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 Dreamliners.
United Airlines also features prominently in the seventh position with a route to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) in South Korea, measuring 6,897 miles (11,100 kilometers). This new corridor will utilize the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
In eighth place is the route to Dubai International Airport (DXB), located 6,861 miles (11,042 kilometers) from Newark. This route is served solely by United Airlines, as Emirates operates to Newark with a stopover in Athens.
Completing the list, Tokyo Haneda (HND) ranks ninth at a distance of 6,760 miles (10,879 kilometers), while the tenth position is claimed by Tokyo Narita (NRT), which is 6,732 miles (10,834 kilometers) away.
As Newark Liberty International Airport prepares for these extensive routes, it reinforces its role as a key player in international travel, connecting diverse global destinations while catering to the needs of modern travelers.
