Air Canada’s inaugural Singapore flight (from Vancouver) – which landed Thursday morning – is the airline’s longest flight measured by distance (12,818 km) with a flying time of up to 16 hours and five minutes.

The new flight, aboard Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, is the only non-stop flight between Canada and Singapore, departing from YVR Mon.-Wed.-Fri.-Sat. at 12:05 a.m., and returns Tues.-Thur.-Sat.-Sun. at 8:55 a.m.

“These new Singapore flights are part of our strategic expansion at YVR, which together with an efficient and seamless in-transit connection process, further position the airport as the preferred North American gateway to Asia,” said Air Canada VP Mark Galardo. “Singapore is also an important gateway to beyond destinations. Customers have a multitude of connection options travelling to Southeast Asia, Southern India and Western Australia with our longstanding codeshare and Star Alliance partner, Singapore Airlines.”

“This new direct flight opens fresh opportunities for travel and tourism, business collaboration, and access to global markets that will directly benefit people in Singapore, Southeast Asia, and throughout our province,” added BC Minister of State for Trade, Jagrup Brar.

Meanwhile, Singapore Tourism Board Americas Sr. VP Rachel Loh enthused, “We are delighted to welcome travellers to Singapore to explore new attractions such as the Bird Paradise or dine at our famous hawker centers and Michelin-starred restaurants. From cultural immersion to rejuvenating wellness offerings, Singapore offers a multitude of experiences to suit every passion. Be it world-class concerts or the adrenaline rush of the F1 Grand Prix in September, the city promises endless excitement. We eagerly await your arrival!”