How was the longest flight in the world. A PHOTO. VIDEO

On October 11, Singapore Airlines for the first time carried out the longest flight in the world - from Singapore to New York - the plane was in the air for 17 hours and 25 minutes.

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During this journey, a journalist was on board 16 700 km CNNwho talked about his experience.

The flight is operated by the new super-efficient Airbus A350-900URL, which will determine the future of long-haul flights.

According to the journalist, the takeoff was very smooth, despite the rainy evening in Singapore. The Airbus A350-900ULR's all-new engine, the Twin Rolls Royce Trent XWB, which can generate up to 97 lb (000 t) of thrust, performs great.

We're rewinding to the start of the world's longest flight, three hours ago. Here @richardquest experiences the smooth take off delivered by the Airbus A350-900ULR's Rolls-Royce engines. Read more at: https://t.co/l2iGn05cyw pic.twitter.com/CMh2lpSz1W

- CNN Travel (@CNNTravel) October 11, 2018

In order to provide service for such a long flight, there are two teams on board, each has its own captain and first officer, who share flight control.

The first team practices takeoff and then rests for five hours, while the second team is in charge of the flight. Then they change again every three hours - one team is in charge of the flight, while the other sleeps. The first team captain is also responsible for landing the aircraft.

Photo: Instagram / Richard Quest

During takeoff, the aircraft weighed 272 tons, which is only eight tons less than its maximum allowable weight during takeoff in 280 tons. When taking off in an airplane was a 101 ton of fuel.

Singapore and New York are on opposite sides of the world. The plane flies between these cities through the South China Sea, China and Russia.

The plane crosses the North Pacific, the Bering Sea, and then flies over Alaska, Canada, and finally arrives in New York.

The world's longest flight is near the top of its descent. @richardquest - reporting live on board - gives us a progress report. https://t.co/EU6LqRIAHZ pic.twitter.com/zxTN2w77l9

- CNN Travel (@CNNTravel) October 12, 2018

There are also four polar routes available for this flight, which are available from May to August, as well as a route across the Atlantic, which can be used depending on the direction of the winds.

The journalist admitted that the food on board was very tasty for him, and there were a lot of it. During the 161 flight, more than 500 dishes will be served to the passenger of the flight, as they are fully fed three times, small snacks can be ordered between main meals.

Photo: Instagram / Richard Quest

Photo: Instagram / Richard Quest

On board, KrisWorld (Singapore Air entertainment system) operates, which offers more than a thousand films.

Photo: Instagram / Richard Quest

The service is provided by a crew of 13 people. For their shift rest bunk beds are provided in a special space in the upper rear of the aircraft.

The aircraft is equipped with two classes: business and premium economy. In the premium economy, the seats are located in the 2-4-2 configuration.

In business class there is a lot of storage space for things that are always lost, chairs are laid out in a full bed.

Zzzzzzz. This is what @richardquest's bedtime looks like on board the world's longest flight. Read more here: https://t.co/JQzcnQNSNM pic.twitter.com/agGg3OWeCk

- CNN Travel (@CNNTravel) October 12, 2018

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