22 hours: The world's longest flight to launch in 2027

See the history of Qantas' famous 'kangaroo route' from Australia to England that once took 12 days but will soon take just hours

Inside a Qantas Boeing 707 cockpit that once flew the Kangaroo Route.Fairfax Media Archives/Fairfax Media via Getty ImagesQantas' historic "kangaroo route" is a prime example of aviation innovation over the past century.It dates back to 1934 when tiny biplanes began hopping 12 days between Australia and the UK.Project Sunrise will launch the historic trek nonstop come 2027, which will last up to 21 hours.The business of flying people from point …

22 hours: The world's longest flight to launch in 2027

Qantas to launch ‘world’s longest flight’ Autralian airline, Qantas Airways will soon offer the world’s longest flight, which will span more than 16 000km and take up to 22 hours. According to Time Out, Qantas reportedly plans to launch the first ever non-stop flight between London and Sydney two years from now. The ‘ultra long-haul’ flight, dubbed ‘Project Sunrise’, will last 22 hours, cover over 16 000km, have no stopovers, and will alllow pas…

Schedule change as Qantas temporarily reduces Wagga-Brisbane flight frequency

QantasLink cancels Wagga to Brisbane flights due to crew needs. Service to resume after April 22.

Businesses to seek assurance from Qantas flights will return as promised

Qantas to reduce Tamworth-Sydney flights for pilot retraining until March, impacting regional connectivity.

To achieve this, the Australian airline is relying on an Airbus A350-1000 with an additional fuel tank, the delivery of which has just been delayed until the end of next year. With this aircraft, Qantas hopes to connect New York to Sydney non-stop, in a flight lasting more than 19 hours.