World's New Longest Flight Will Take Almost a Day
Qantas is preparing to launch Project Sunrise, featuring nonstop flights between Sydney and London that can last up to 22 hours.
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The brief
Qantas has identified the Sydney-to-London route as the first for its Project Sunrise ultra-long-haul flights. The airline has debuted a custom jet designed for these trips, which are expected to take almost a day to complete. AP News reports the nonstop flight is set for October of next year.
Coverage from CNN, Fox Business, and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation emphasizes the launch of the custom aircraft and the route selection. However, reports from Simple Flying and Nomad Lawyer highlight that Qantas has backtracked on promises regarding 33-inch legroom and premium seating. Bloomberg and Reuters note the airline's focus on the science of sleep and light to manage jet lag.
Future developments include the formal launch of the service and the implementation of light and sleep strategies to mitigate the effects of the 20-to-22-hour flight duration.
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Quick answers
What is the specific route for the world's longest flight?
The first route for Qantas's Project Sunrise will be between Sydney and London.
How long will the flight take?
Coverage indicates the flights will be ultra-long-haul, with some reports specifying a 22-hour duration.
When is the flight expected to launch?
AP News reports the flight is set for October of next year, while Euronews.com states it is set for take off in 2027.
Coverage (18)
- AVIATION: World’s longest flight set to take off infographic Graphic News · 2d ago
- Qantas locks in launch date for Sydney-London nonstop flights as it debuts the custom jet designed for the trip KESQ · 2d ago
- Qantas Takes Away Legroom On World’s Longest Flight, Going Back On Promise One Mile at a Time · 2d ago
- Qantas Abandons Premium Seating Promise for Project Sunrise Ultra-Long-Haul Routes Nomad Lawyer · 2d ago
- Qantas Backtracks On 33-Inch Legroom Project Sunrise Promise To Add Extra-Legroom Seats Simple Flying · 2d ago
- Qantas locks in launch date for Sydney-London nonstop flights as it debuts the custom jet designed for the trip CNN · 2d ago
- Qantas Wants to Hack Jet Lag on World’s Longest Nonstop Flight Bloomberg.com · 2d ago
- Man found dead after West Side shooting, police say KSAT · 2d ago
- Airbus Wants Near-10,000 Mile Nonstop Flights, And This Is The Plane To Do It Jalopnik · 2d ago
- Qantas’ Project Sunrise could be the Concorde in reverse SMH.com.au · 2d ago
- Qantas delays nonstop flights from Sydney to London The Guardian · 2d ago
- Sydney-to-London unveiled as first route for Qantas's Project Sunrise Australian Broadcasting Corporation · 3d ago
- The seat everyone will want for Qantas’ 22-hour ultra-long-haul flights SMH.com.au · 3d ago
- Sleep and light: the science behind Qantas' bet on 20-hour flights Reuters · 3d ago
- Qantas to launch world's longest nonstop commercial flight between Sydney and London Fox Business · 3d ago
- World's New Longest Flight Will Take Almost a Day Newser · 3d ago
- Qantas plans a 22-hour London-Sydney nonstop flight, set for October next year AP News · 3d ago
- The world's longest non-stop flight is set for take off in 2027 Euronews.com · 3d ago
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