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World's New Longest Flight Will Take Almost a Day

Qantas will start non-stop passenger service between Sydney and London in October 2027. The route will use a modified Airbus jet designed for flights lasting up to 22 hours. This service is part of Project Sunrise.

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New data specifies the flight duration can reach 22 hours and identifies the initiative as Project Sunrise.

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  1. Qantas to Launch World's Longest Flight in October 2027

    Qantas will start non-stop passenger service between Sydney and London in October 2027. The route will use a modified Airbus jet designed for flights lasting up to 22 hours. This service is part of Project Sunrise.

    What's confirmed:

    • Qantas will launch non-stop flights from Sydney to London in October 2027.
    • The Sydney to London route will be the world's longest regularly scheduled passenger flight.
    • The flights will use a specially modified Airbus jet.
    • The aircraft is built for trips of up to 22 hours.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • New York is the next destination for these long-haul flights.
    • The aircraft used is the Airbus A350-1000ULR.
    confidence 90%

  2. Qantas to Use Airbus A350-1000ULR for New Longest Flight

    Qantas will launch non-stop flights between Sydney and London starting October 2027. The airline will use the Airbus A350-1000ULR, which is the world's longest-range passenger aircraft. The journey will cover 10,000 miles.

    What's confirmed:

    • Qantas will fly from Sydney to London non-stop starting October 2027.
    • The flight will use the Airbus A350-1000ULR.
    • The A350-1000ULR is the world's longest-range passenger aircraft.
    • The non-stop journey covers 10,000 miles.
    • Flight duration can reach up to 22 hours.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The aircraft will have 238 seats.
    • Flight duration will be between 19 and 21 hours.
    confidence 95%

  3. Qantas to launch world's longest non-stop flight between Sydney and London

    Qantas will begin non-stop commercial flights between Sydney and London in October 2027 as part of Project Sunrise. The journey will take between 19 and 22 hours. The airline is using a new aircraft designed for ultra-long-haul travel.

    What's confirmed:

    • Qantas will launch non-stop flights between Sydney and London in October 2027.
    • The flight duration is expected to be between 19 and 22 hours.
    • Project Sunrise is the name of the initiative to establish these routes.
    • The route will be the longest non-stop commercial flight in the world.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Tickets are expected to go on sale starting in February 2027.
    • The flights will use Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft.
    • The flight covers a distance of 16,995km.
    • The flight covers more than 10,560 miles.
    confidence 90%