Australian flag carrier Qantas has confirmed that it will begin operating the world's first direct flights between Sydney and London in October 2027, marking a major milestone in long-haul aviation. The airline also revealed that a non-stop Sydney-New York route will follow as part of its broader strategy to expand ultra-long-haul international services from Australia's east coast.
The highly anticipated initiative, known as Project Sunrise, has faced several delays over the years but is now moving closer to reality. Once launched, the service is expected to reduce travel time between Sydney and London by as much as four hours compared to current one-stop journeys.
