World's New Longest Flight Will Take Almost a Day
Qantas' upcoming 22-hour flight from Sydney to London is the latest in ultra-long-haul aviation, sparking debate over passenger comfort.
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📍 How it ended
Qantas announced and then delayed the launch of its nonstop Sydney-London flights, which were set to be the world's longest. The airline debuted a custom jet designed for the route, but faced criticism for changes to seating arrangements.
Epilogue added 17d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Qantas is preparing to launch the world's longest nonstop commercial flight, a 22-hour journey from Sydney to London. The route, part of Qantas' Project Sunrise, will debut in October 2027. Coverage emphasizes the airline's decision to reduce legroom and backtrack on promises of premium seating.
Outlets including CNN, Reuters, and Bloomberg are following the story. The flight will utilize a custom-designed jet, with Qantas aiming to mitigate jet lag through scientific approaches to sleep and light. Airbus is also developing planes capable of near-10,000-mile nonstop flights.
Watch for updates on the launch date and passenger experience details. Coverage does not yet specify how Qantas plans to address concerns over legroom and seating.
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Quick answers
What is the duration of the world's longest flight?
The flight will take approximately 22 hours.
When will the flight launch?
The flight is set to launch in October 2027.
Which airline is operating the world's longest flight?
Qantas is operating the flight as part of Project Sunrise.
Coverage (18)
- AVIATION: World’s longest flight set to take off infographic Graphic News · 22d ago
- Qantas locks in launch date for Sydney-London nonstop flights as it debuts the custom jet designed for the trip KESQ · 22d ago
- Qantas Takes Away Legroom On World’s Longest Flight, Going Back On Promise One Mile at a Time · 22d ago
- Qantas Abandons Premium Seating Promise for Project Sunrise Ultra-Long-Haul Routes Nomad Lawyer · 22d ago
- Qantas Backtracks On 33-Inch Legroom Project Sunrise Promise To Add Extra-Legroom Seats Simple Flying · 22d ago
- Qantas locks in launch date for Sydney-London nonstop flights as it debuts the custom jet designed for the trip CNN · 22d ago
- Qantas Wants to Hack Jet Lag on World’s Longest Nonstop Flight Bloomberg.com · 22d ago
- Man found dead after West Side shooting, police say KSAT · 22d ago
- Airbus Wants Near-10,000 Mile Nonstop Flights, And This Is The Plane To Do It Jalopnik · 22d ago
- Qantas’ Project Sunrise could be the Concorde in reverse SMH.com.au · 22d ago
- Qantas delays nonstop flights from Sydney to London The Guardian · 22d ago
- Sydney-to-London unveiled as first route for Qantas's Project Sunrise Australian Broadcasting Corporation · 23d ago
- The seat everyone will want for Qantas’ 22-hour ultra-long-haul flights SMH.com.au · 23d ago
- Sleep and light: the science behind Qantas' bet on 20-hour flights Reuters · 23d ago
- Qantas to launch world's longest nonstop commercial flight between Sydney and London Fox Business · 23d ago
- World's New Longest Flight Will Take Almost a Day Newser · 23d ago
- Qantas plans a 22-hour London-Sydney nonstop flight, set for October next year AP News · 23d ago
- The world's longest non-stop flight is set for take off in 2027 Euronews.com · 23d ago
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