Qantas unveils plan for record-breaking 2027 Sydney–London nonstop flight
TL;DR
Qantas has confirmed Sydney to London as the first route for its Project Sunrise, planning the world’s longest non-stop passenger flight (over 16,000 km) with 19–22 hour durations, using specially modified Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft. Twelve such planes will be delivered, with the route launching in October 2027 and Sydney–New York expected to follow later.
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- The seat everyone will want for Qantas’ 22-hour ultra-long-haul flights SMH.com.au
- Qantas plans a 22-hour London-Sydney nonstop flight, set for October next year AP News
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