Qantas will launch the world's longest flights, flying nonstop to New York and London from Sydney in 2025 — see what the 20-hour flights will look like

Brittany ChangMay 2, 2022, 23:27 IST

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Qantas will operate direct flights from Sydney to New York and London starting late 2025.
The routes will fly almost 20 hours nonstop across 10,000 miles.

Qantas has ordered 12 Airbus A350-1000s, marking the comeback of its plan to operate the world's longest nonstop passenger flights from New York and London to Sydney, the airline announced on Monday.

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Qantas has ordered 12 Airbus A350-1000s, marking the comeback of its plan to operate the world's longest nonstop passenger flights from New York and London to Sydney, the airline announced on Monday.

Qantas' plan to launch this direct ultra-long-haul flight — nicknamed Project Sunrise — initially saw delays amid COVID-19 shortly after it operated three research flights in 2019 from New York and London to Sydney.

Qantas

Qantas' plan to launch this direct ultra-long-haul flight — nicknamed Project Sunrise — initially saw delays amid COVID-19 shortly after it operated three research flights in 2019 from New York and London to Sydney.

But now, the sun is rising on Project Sunrise again: The airline will begin operating the nearly day-long routes in late 2025.

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The flight from New York and London to Sydney will cross around 10,000 miles as it flies nonstop for about 20 hours.

An Airbus A350-1000 horizontal tail in the company's Getafe, Spain facility.Pablo Cabellos/Airbus

It's unlike any route that's been offered before, and the Airbus A350-1000s will look unlike any passenger jet currently in operation.

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The three test flights in 2019 helped shape the ultra-long-haul flight's interior and service.

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The jet will have 238 passenger seats — fewer than other A350-1000s in operation — that'll span across four cabin classes, according to the Australian carrier.

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The jet will have 238 passenger seats — fewer than other A350-1000s in operation — that'll span across four cabin classes, according to the Australian carrier.

The premium cabins will make up over 40% of the seats …

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… and will include private first class suites lined with a bed, a separate lounge chair, a closet, and a large television.

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The premium economy seats will have 40 inches of pitch while the economy seats will sit at around 33 inches, offering slightly more legroom compared to the typical long-haul plane.

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The premium economy seats will have 40 inches of pitch while the economy seats will sit at around 33 inches, offering slightly more legroom compared to the typical long-haul plane.

Nearly 20 hours of nonstop flying can be physically taxing for passengers. To address this, the jets will have a "wellbeing zone" that will encourage travelers to move, stretch, and hydrate …

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Nearly 20 hours of nonstop flying can be physically taxing for passengers. To address this, the jets will have a "wellbeing zone" that will encourage travelers to move, stretch, and hydrate …

… which helps alleviate jetlag after long-haul flights, Marie Carroll, a researcher leading a jet-lag study during one of the research flights, told Insider in 2019.

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… which helps alleviate jetlag after long-haul flights, Marie Carroll, a researcher leading a jet-lag study during one of the research flights, told Insider in 2019.

If the previous three Project Sunrise tests are any indication of what the upcoming flights will be like, the 20-hour journey will have specific lighting depending on the time of day...

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If the previous three Project Sunrise tests are any indication of what the upcoming flights will be like, the 20-hour journey will have specific lighting depending on the time of day...

... as well as three meal services that'll reflect the time zone of the final destination immediately upon takeoff, and stretching sessions, all designed to help curb jetlag on the marathon of a flight.

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... as well as three meal services that'll reflect the time zone of the final destination immediately upon takeoff, and stretching sessions, all designed to help curb jetlag on the marathon of a flight.

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Qantas will launch the world's longest flights, flying nonstop to New York and London from Sydney in 2025 &mdash; see what the 20-hour flights will look like

Qantas has ordered 12 Airbus A350-1000s, marking the comeback of its plan to operate the world's longest nonstop passenger flights from New York and London to Sydney, the airline announced on Monday.

Qantas' plan to launch this direct ultra-long-haul flight — nicknamed Project Sunrise — initially saw delays amid COVID-19 shortly after it operated three research flights in 2019 from New York and London to Sydney.

But now, the sun is rising on Project Sunrise again: The airline will begin operating the nearly day-long routes in late 2025.

The flight from New York and London to Sydney will cross around 10,000 miles as it flies nonstop for about 20 hours.

It's unlike any route that's been offered before, and the Airbus A350-1000s will look unlike any passenger jet currently in operation.

The three test flights in 2019 helped shape the ultra-long-haul flight's interior and service.

The jet will have 238 passenger seats — fewer than other A350-1000s in operation — that'll span across four cabin classes, according to the Australian carrier.

The premium cabins will make up over 40% of the seats …

… and will include private first class suites lined with a bed, a separate lounge chair, a closet, and a large television.

The premium economy seats will have 40 inches of pitch while the economy seats will sit at around 33 inches, offering slightly more legroom compared to the typical long-haul plane.

Nearly 20 hours of nonstop flying can be physically taxing for passengers. To address this, the jets will have a "wellbeing zone" that will encourage travelers to move, stretch, and hydrate …

… which helps alleviate jetlag after long-haul flights, Marie Carroll, a researcher leading a jet-lag study during one of the research flights, told Insider in 2019.

If the previous three Project Sunrise tests are any indication of what the upcoming flights will be like, the 20-hour journey will have specific lighting depending on the time of day...

... as well as three meal services that'll reflect the time zone of the final destination immediately upon takeoff, and stretching sessions, all designed to help curb jetlag on the marathon of a flight.

Qantas will launch the world's longest flights, flying nonstop to New York and London from Sydney in 2025 — see what the 20-hour flights will look like