Qantas to Launch Non-Stop Sydney–London Flights from October 2027
From October 2027, QF1 and QF2 will fly Sydney to London non-stop for the first time as part of Project Sunrise.
Historic Route Relaunch
- Qantas will operate non-stop Sydney–London flights under flight numbers QF1 and QF2 from October 2027.
- The launch forms part of Project Sunrise.
- The service will save passengers up to four hours compared with the existing Singapore stopover route.
- The historic Kangaroo Route began in 1947, taking four days and seven stops.
Aircraft and Onboard Configuration
- Flights will be operated by specially configured Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft.
- Each aircraft will feature an additional 20,000-litre fuel tank.
- Designed to fly more than 16,000 km and up to 22 hours non-stop.
- Qantas will receive 12 aircraft, each featuring 238 seats across four cabins.
- The first aircraft is expected to be delivered in April 2027.
Changes to Existing Services
- The existing Sydney–London service via Singapore will continue as QF5 and QF6.
- Seasonal Perth–Rome flights will be renumbered QF105 and QF106.
Ticket Sales
- Tickets for the non-stop Sydney–London service are scheduled to go on sale from February 2027.
- Flights are scheduled to commence in October 2027.
