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Record-breaking 24-hour flight from Australia to France finally lands

Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe journey covered 12,460 nautical miles (William WEST / AFP via Getty Images)Qantas's new Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft completed a record-breaking direct commercial flight lasting 24 hours and 24 minutes. The unprecedented journey, without passengers, covered 12,460 nautical miles from Melbourne, Australia, to Toulouse, France, on 28 July. This flight was part of trials for Qantas's 'Project Sunrise' services, aiming to establish the world's longest non-stop commercial flights. Pilots managed fatigue during the ultra-long-haul flight using a staggered two-hour rotation within four-hour shifts. Qantas plans to launch non-stop Sydney to London services in October 2027, which will save customers up to four hours compared to current routes with stops. In fullRecord 24-hour flight makes history as Qantas plane lands in FranceMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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