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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Simon Calder

Project Sunrise: All you need to know about the Qantas London-Sydney nonstop flight

Qantas plans to launch a nonstop service between Sydney and either London Heathrow or New York JFK by late 2027 – five years later than originally scheduled.

London has always been the flagship destination for the Australian airline. Even if the US city is chosen first, the Heathrow link will follow close behind and will be by far the longest passenger flight in the world in terms of direct distance.

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