Qantas launches non-stop Sydney to London flights from October 2027
Qantas's famous QF1 and QF2 flights will become non-stop from Sydney to London, cutting four hours from the journey.
Qantas is scrapping the Singapore stopover on its historic Sydney-London route as part of Project Sunrise. From October 2027, the iconic QF1 and QF2 flights will operate non-stop, using a specially designed Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft capable of flying up to 22 hours without landing.
The new plane carries an extra 20,000-litre rear fuel tank. Travellers will save around four hours compared with current one-stop services.
The existing Sydney-London-Singapore service will continue with new flight numbers, QF5 and QF6, for passengers who want a stopover. Tickets for the direct service go on sale in February 2027.
The first aircraft was due in late 2026 but has been delayed by supply chain issues and will now arrive in April 2027. Three aircraft are needed to run a daily non-stop service.
In September, Qantas also confirmed non-stop flights to New York in 2028.
- Airbus A350-1000ULR
- Aircraft type
- 20,000 litre rear centre tank
- Fuel capacity
- Up to 22 hours non-stop
- Flight time
- Around 4 hours
- Time saved
Why it mattersIt means Australian travellers to London can reach their destination hours faster, cutting fatigue and time away from work or holiday.
AustraliaAustralian passengers flying to London and New York will have new direct options, potentially reducing travel time and improving comfort on long-haul flights.
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