Qantas announces 18-hour direct flights from Sydney to New York with onboard ‘wellbeing zones’

Qantas says the new A350–1000ULR planes will include inflight wellbeing zones for all passengers to stretch and grab something to eat. Photograph: Qantas

Qantas says travellers will be able to fly between Sydney and New York in just 18 hours from mid-2028 when the airline launches its second ultra long-haul route, cutting at least three hours from the travel time.

The route will be the second in Qantas’ Project Sunrise expansion plans, with new Sydney to London direct flights planned for October 2027, after some delays.