The world's longest non-stop flight is set for take off in 2027

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1. 6d ago

   Qantas to launch world's longest non-stop flight in 2027

   Qantas will begin non-stop service from Sydney to London and New York in 2027 using Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft. The airline's flights from Sydney to London are expected to take 22 hours. A global sale offering 400,000 seats across Asia, the Pacific and the Americas has been launched. Emirates is also introducing new economy seats in 2027.

   What's confirmed:

   • Qantas will begin non-stop service from Sydney to London and New York in 2027
   • The airline will use Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft for these routes
   • Flights from Sydney to London are expected to take 22 hours
   • Qantas has launched a global sale offering 400,000 seats across Asia, the Pacific and the Americas
   • Emirates is introducing new economy seats in 2027
   Sources used for this update (3)

   1. Qantas just dropped a huge international sale to 30 bucket-list spots (including a new world-first route)
   2. Emirates’ game-changing new economy seats are coming to Australia in 2027
   3. Record-breaking 24-hour flight passes over Scotland
   confidence 100%
2. 35d ago

   Qantas to launch world's longest flight in 2027

   Qantas will begin non-stop service from Sydney to London and New York in 2027. The airline will use Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft for these routes. Flights from Sydney to London are expected to take 22 hours.

   What's confirmed:

   • Qantas will launch direct flights from Sydney to London and New York in 2027.
   • The service will utilize Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft.
   • The flight from Sydney to London is expected to take 22 hours.
   • The aircraft will feature in-flight wellness zones.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The flights will take off in the first half of 2027.
   • The aircraft is capable of flying 11,000 miles in 20 hours.
   Sources used for this update (7)

   1. A350-1000ULR world's longest commercial flight | Airbus
   2. World's longest flight will take off from Australia in 2027
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   4. Going the distance: Qantas prepares the world’s longest flight for takeoff
   5. World's longest flight set to take off from Sydney to London in 2027
   6. Qantas, Airbus Ready New Plane For World's Longest 20-Hour Flight
   7. The world's longest flight is set to take off from Sydney to London in 2027
   confidence 90%
3. 40d ago

   Qantas to launch world's longest non-stop flight in October 2027

   Qantas will start non-stop service between Sydney and London as part of Project Sunrise. The route will use modified Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. Flights are expected to take up to 22 hours.

   What's confirmed:

   • Qantas will launch the world's longest non-stop flight from Sydney to London in October 2027.
   • The route covers 17,015 km.
   • The flight will take up to 22 hours.
   • Qantas will use modified Airbus A350-1000 aircraft for the service.
   • The initiative is known as Project Sunrise.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • One in four flights will graze the North Pole.
   • The flights will be daily.
   Sources used for this update (8)

   1. Qantas plans world’s longest flight from Sydney to London in 2027
   2. 22 Hours Nonstop: Why Qantas is betting on higher fares, fewer seats ...
   3. Inside Qantas's Project Sunrise 'World's Longest Flight' A350-1000ULR ...
   4. World's Longest Flight: Qantas Sydney to London - skysonar.com
   5. Kangaroo Route - Wikipedia
   6. Qantas targets the world's longest non-stop flight in 2027
   7. Qantas's 22-hour nonstop flight from Sydney to London goes live
   8. 29 hours in the sky: China Eastern’s Shanghai-Buenos Aires flight sets record fo...
   confidence 95%
4. 43d ago

   Qantas to launch world's longest non-stop flight in October 2027

   Qantas will begin daily direct services between Sydney and London Heathrow in October 2027. The flights will use A350-1000ULR aircraft to cover approximately 17,015 kilometres. Journey times are expected to be up to 22 hours.

   What's confirmed:

   • Daily non-stop flights from Sydney to London Heathrow start in October 2027.
   • The route will use the Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft.
   • Flight times for the journey will be up to 22 hours.
   • The distance covered will be approximately 17,015 kilometres.
   • The service is part of the Project Sunrise initiative.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The aircraft will have 238 seats.
   • The flight will reduce journey times by up to four hours compared to one-stop connections.
   • New York is the next destination for this service.
   Sources used for this update (8)

   1. Qantas Unleashes Epic 22-Hour Sydney to London Nonstop Record Breaker
   2. World's longest non-stop flight set for 2027 take-off as Qantas ...
   3. Qantas launches non-stop Sydney-London flights - Executive Traveller
   4. Airbus, Qantas Launch Long-Range A350 To Fly Sydney To London Non-Stop
   5. World's Longest Flight: Qantas Sydney-London Nonstop 2027
   6. Longest Non Stop Flight in the World: Qantas Does It in 2027
   7. Millions of Aussies to fly world's longest route - as Qantas confirms ...
   8. Chinese airline launches ‘world’s longest flight’ that takes 29 hours
   confidence 95%
5. 45d ago

   Qantas Plans World's Longest Non-stop Flight for 2027

   Qantas intends to launch a nonstop commercial flight between Sydney and London. The trip is expected to last 22 hours. The airline has debuted a custom A350-1000ULR jet for the route.

   What's confirmed:

   • Qantas plans a nonstop commercial flight between Sydney and London.
   • The flight is expected to take 22 hours.
   • The airline is using a custom A350-1000ULR jet for the trip.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The flight is set for take off in October 2027.
   • Qantas has delayed the nonstop flights from Sydney to London again.
   • The flight is set for take off in 2027.
   Sources used for this update (8)

   1. Qantas plans a 22-hour London-Sydney nonstop flight, set for October next year
   2. Qantas to launch world's longest nonstop commercial flight between Sydney and London
   3. The world's longest non-stop flight is set for take off in 2027
   4. Qantas delays nonstop flights from Sydney to London – again
   5. The seat everyone will want for Qantas’ 22-hour ultra-long-haul flights
   6. Sleep and light: the science behind Qantas' bet on 20-hour flights
   7. Qantas locks in launch date for Sydney-London nonstop flights as it debuts the custom jet designed for the trip
   8. Qantas highlights nonstop demand as it shows off cabin designs for A350-1000ULR
   confidence 80%