Qantas will start non-stop Sydney-London services in October 2027, turning Project Sunrise from test programme into scheduled long-haul operation. The airline says the Airbus A350-1000ULR will cover the route in about 20 to 22 hours, eliminating the traditional stopover and making Sydney-London the world’s longest direct commercial flight.
The first aircraft is due in April 2027, with ticket sales targeted for February 2027. Qantas has framed the service as a premium product with a higher fare base and material earnings upside, as the sector watches whether ultra-long-haul non-stop becomes a scalable network model.