National Airlines has completed a nonstop Boeing 777 Freighter flight from Prestwick, Scotland, to Melbourne, Australia, covering 9,849 nautical miles in 19 hours and 23 minutes. The flight, operated on behalf of Golden Aviation, is believed to be the world’s longest commercial Boeing 777F mission carrying cargo for another airline.
The service departed Prestwick Airport and landed in Melbourne on 4 August, highlighting the freighter’s long-range performance at the edge of its operating envelope. The aircraft was reported as N792CA, and the movement drew close attention from flight-tracking observers during the crossing.
Multiple reports indicated the cargo was likely an urgently needed replacement aircraft component for Melbourne, with some identifying it as a thrust reverser part for a grounded Jetstar Boeing 787-8. National Airlines did not publicly confirm the shipment contents in the available reporting, but it did identify Golden Aviation as the customer behind the operation.