Qantas says it will launch the first record-breaking non-stop commercial flights between Sydney and London, positioning the route as the world’s longest non-stop passenger service. Multiple outlets report that the flight will take roughly 20 to 22 hours, with Qantas describing it as a direct service that removes the traditional stopover on the “Kangaroo Route.”
Qantas’s chief executive, Vanessa Hudson, is reported to have announced London as the first destination for the ultra-long non-stop flights. According to the reports, Qantas plans to begin selling tickets in February, with flights starting in October 2027.
SBS News adds that Qantas frames the plan as a major undertaking, describing significant investment in aircraft and cabin upgrades, along with research into passenger health for ultra-long flights. While the exact duration is reported as about 20 hours in several places and about 22 hours in others, all sources align on the core elements: London is the first destination, the service is non-stop, and it begins in October 2027 after ticket sales open in February.
