TravelPublished: 19 June 2026 at 22:21
Would you choose to take a 22-hour non-stop flight?
Australian airline Qantas announced a direct flight from Sydney to London starting October 2027, lasting up to 22 hours and costing about 20% more than a flight with a layover.
The world's longest commercial long-haul flight is set to launch in October 2027, when Australian carrier Qantas begins operating a direct route from Sydney to London. The non-stop journey will take up to 22 hours, and tickets will be priced approximately 20% higher than traditional flights with a layover.
Qantas officially announced the new route, which will become the longest non-stop flight in the world. To gauge public opinion, BBC journalist Harry Sekulich surveyed people, asking whether they would be willing to pay more for such an ultra-long-haul trip.
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