Air Canada expands its international network from its Pacific hub in Vancouver with a new non-stop service to Changi International Airport, the only non-stop connection between Canada and Singapore. At 12,818 kilometers (7,965 miles), the route is the airline’s longest flight measured by distance and lasts approximately 16 hours and 5 minutes.
Flight AC19 was operated on a Boeing 787 registered as C-GYJM. The aircraft took off from Vancouver Airport at 00:21 and landed at Changi International Airport at 07:37 the following day, after 16 hours and 15 minutes.
“Air Canada is delighted to welcome customers aboard our new route linking Canada and Singapore from our Pacific hub in Vancouver. These new flights to Singapore are part of our strategic expansion at YVR, which together with an efficient and seamless transit connection process, further positions the airport as North America’s preferred gateway to Asia,” said Mark Galardo, Air Canada’s Executive Vice President, Revenue and Network Planning.
Flight Schedule
- Vancouver – Singapore Flight AC 19 YVR 00:50 – SIN 07:10+1 Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
- Singapore – Vancouver Flight AC 20 SIN 09:10 – YVR 08:55 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
The route is operated on Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, which has a total of 298 seats configured in 30 Business Class, 21 Premium Economy and 247 Economy.
Beginning December 4, the airline is scheduled to increase service to Singapore from 4 to 5 weekly flights. In addition, the seasonal Vancouver-Bangkok route will offer five weekly flights.
Air Canada’s Asian network also serves Tokyo-Haneda, Tokyo-Narita, Osaka-Kansai, Seoul-Incheon, Shanghai Pudong, Hong Kong, Dubai, Mumbai and Dubai.
“The reality of directly connecting Singapore, Southeast Asia’s busiest economic gateway and financial hub, with British Columbia, Canada’s gateway to the Pacific, can mean unlimited opportunities. This new direct flight opens up new opportunities for travel and tourism, business collaboration, and access to global markets that will benefit Singaporeans, Southeast Asians, and our entire province,” said Jagrup Brar, Secretary of State for Trade, Government of British Columbia.
To inaugurate our newest international route, the only non-stop flight between Canada and Singapore took off yesterday from @yvrairport and arrived at @ChangiAirport. From cultural immersion to rejuvenating wellness offerings, explore Singapore now! More: https://t.co/1Z5k666j3f pic.twitter.com/SpppqAPM5i
— Air Canada (@AirCanada) April 4, 2024
See also: Air Canada to fly between Toronto and Osaka by summer 2024
