In the wake of the delivery of its new Airbus A321neo aircraft, JetBlue announced a new, non-stop route from New York (JFK) to Guayaquil, Ecuador (GYE). The route is possible thanks to the aircraft’s extended range and fuel efficiency.

“The introduction of the A321neo to our fleet opens up a world of new possibilities as we think about the future of our growing network, building out our focus cities, and offering new and unique nonstop routes to our customers,” said Andrea Lusso, director route planning, JetBlue. “At the same time we are ensuring we deliver the best travel experience to customers and meet our long-term financial targets as we grow into the future.”

The new service begins Dec. 5, pending approval. The daily route is the longest in the JetBlue network. Flights depart New York at 2 p.m., arriving in Ecuador at 9:04 p.m. Return flights depart Ecuador at 10:55 p.m., arriving in New York at 5:13 a.m. the next day.

“On behalf of the Government of Ecuador, and through the Ministry of Transportation and Public Works, we are dedicating efforts to improve the connectivity of our country,” said Aurelio Hidalgo, minister of transport and public works, Ecuador. “JetBlue’s official announcement of its new direct route between New York and Guayaquil by the end of 2019, is the result of this work. We are pleased to receive them, and we wish them success, which will undoubtedly be our success.”