Patricia CaleonAustralian airline Qantas is gearing up to launch its highly anticipated Project Sunrise, a groundbreaking initiative that aims to redefine long-haul travel. This project has been in development for seven years now, aiming to introduce the world’s longest flight that connects Sydney to London and New York.
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The world’s longest flight poses a new era of nonstop travel
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Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson announced at a recent event in Los Angeles that Qantas is confident in the success of Project Sunrise, drawing inspiration from the positive performance of its 17-hour Perth to Europe route. This new service is poised to revolutionise international travel by eliminating the need for layovers and significant reducing journey times.
Breaking records and redefining distances
Once this is launched in mid-2026, Qantas’s world’s longest flight is said to surpass the current record held by Singapore Airlines. The Sydney to New York and Sydney to London routes are expected to cover an impressive distance of over 10,573 miles, with flight durations exceeding 19 hours.
To accommodate this flight, Qantas will utilise a fleet of 12 brand-new Airbus A350 aircraft, each one can carry about 238 passengers. These state-of-the-art aircrafts are designed to guarantee passengers maximum comfort and convenience despite embarking on such long journeys.
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As the aviation industry counties to evolve, Qantas’s Project Sunrise represents a significant milestone, pushing the boundaries of long-haul travel and offering travellers the opportunity to experience seamless, nonstop journeys between major global countries and cities.
