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Qantas Project Sunrise ultra-long-haul flights

An Airbus A350-1000ULR has completed a 14,388-mile continuous flight, setting a new Guinness World Record for commercial airliners.

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The Airbus A350-1000ULR completed a 14,388-mile continuous flight to secure the Guinness World Record.From: Airbus A350-1000ULR Breaks World Distance Record in 14,388-Mile Test Flight

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Key numbers

Distance of Sydney to London route
17,015 km
Estimated flight time
Up to 22 hours
Total seats (lowest density in its class)
238
Capacity of the extra rear-center fuel tank
20,000 liters

From: Qantas Unveils First Nonstop Sydney-to-London Route for 22-Hour 'Project Sunrise' Flights

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The A350-1000ULR extends the previous distance record by nearly 1,000 miles.From: Airbus A350-1000ULR Breaks World Distance Record in 14,388-Mile Test Flight ·
The new airframe allows airlines to bypass traditional transit hubs in favor of direct routing.From: Airbus A350-1000ULR Breaks World Distance Record in 14,388-Mile Test Flight ·
Project Sunrise will conquer the 17,015-kilometer distance between Sydney and London in a single 22-hour hop.From: Qantas Unveils First Nonstop Sydney-to-London Route for 22-Hour 'Project Sunrise' Flights ·
To maximize passenger comfort, the Qantas jets feature the lowest seat density of any A350-1000 in service.From: Qantas Unveils First Nonstop Sydney-to-London Route for 22-Hour 'Project Sunrise' Flights ·
Ultra-long-haul flights require dedicated spaces for passengers to stretch and manage circadian rhythms.From: Airbus A350-1000ULR Breaks World Distance Record in 14,388-Mile Test Flight ·
The bespoke A350-1000ULR features a dedicated Wellbeing Zone for stretching and hydration during the 22-hour flight.From: Qantas Unveils First Nonstop Sydney-to-London Route for 22-Hour 'Project Sunrise' Flights ·

Timeline

November 2026

  1. Airbus A350-1000ULR Breaks World Distance Record in 14,388-Mile Test Flight

June 2026

  1. Qantas Unveils First Nonstop Sydney-to-London Route for 22-Hour 'Project Sunrise' Flights