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Qantas locks in launch date for Sydney-London nonstop flights as it debuts the custom jet designed for the trip

Qantas will begin daily nonstop service between Sydney and London Heathrow in October 2027. These flights will use customized Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft to complete the journey in up to 22 hours. The service is part of the Project Sunrise initiative.

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Qantas confirmed the October 2027 start date and debuted its first custom aircraft in Toulouse.

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  1. Qantas sets October 2027 launch for nonstop Sydney-London flights

    Qantas will begin daily nonstop service between Sydney and London Heathrow in October 2027. These flights will use customized Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft to complete the journey in up to 22 hours. The service is part of the Project Sunrise initiative.

    What's confirmed:

    • Nonstop flights between Sydney and London will start in October 2027.
    • The flights will be operated by customized Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft.
    • Journeys will cover approximately 17,015 kilometres in up to 22 hours.
    • The service will run daily between Sydney and London Heathrow.
    • Qantas unveiled its first custom aircraft in Toulouse.
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