Published on
18/06/2026 - 12:28 GMT+2
Qantas has confirmed Sydney to London as the first route for its long-awaited "Project Sunrise", with the world's longest non-stop passenger flight set to launch in October 2027.
Covering more than 16,000 kilometres, the service will connect the two cities without a stop for the first time.
The Australian airline has also unveiled the first of its specially modified Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft that will operate the route. Flight times between Sydney and London are expected to range between 19 and 22 hours.
