Qantas locks in launch date for Sydney-London nonstop flights as it debuts the custom jet designed for the trip — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/qantas-locks-in-launch-date-for-sydney-london-nonstop-flights-as-it-debuts-the-custom-jet-designed-for-the-tripContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Qantas sets October 2027 launch for nonstop Sydney-London flightshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/qantas-locks-in-launch-date-for-sydney-london-nonstop-flights-as-it-debuts-the-custom-jet-designed-for-the-triphttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/qantas-locks-in-launch-date-for-sydney-london-nonstop-flights-as-it-debuts-the-custom-jet-designed-for-the-trip#u9572Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:36:43 +0000Qantas 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.