A plane takes off at sunset. (Image: Getty)
The longest flight you can currently take will transport you from Singapore to New York. In total, you’re cooped up in the aircraft for around 18 hours and travel approximately 9,500 miles.
However, by 2026, a challenger to the title will have arrived; Qantas’ Project Sunrise will take passengers further than any other direct flight in history, connecting three of the world’s great cities.
When it’s ready, the Qantas A350 will fly from Sydney to New York and London, covering approximately 9,500 and 10,000 miles each, respectively.
The A350 can carry 238 passengers at a time. It will have six First Class suites, 52 Business Suites, 40 Premium Economy seats, and 140 Economy seats.
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A First Class cabin on Qantas A350. (Image: Qantas)
Describing the luxurious First Class cabins, the airline writes: “The A350 will feature six spacious, enclosed First suites, each designed using the latest in textile innovations and ergonomic design to create the ultimate luxury travel experience.
“The suites feature a flat bed and separate reclining armchair, with a large flexible work and dining space for one or two people. A full-length wardrobe can also be found in each suite, along with several areas for personal storage.”
Each suite will be complete with a 32” “entertainment touchscreen”, a two-metre flat bed, a 22”-wide reclining armchair, and 1.4m-high walls for privacy.
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A business class cabin in the Qantas A350. (Image: Qantas)
Dubbing the new aircraft “a new dawn of travel”, the airline said: “Project Sunrise will deliver more direct routes to Australia, significantly reduced point-to-point travel time (up to 4 hours compared with 1-stop flights) and a flying experience second to none – with a cabin interior and service design influenced by medical and scientific research carried out on research flights.
“The first aircraft is scheduled to arrive in mid-2026, which will operate flights from Sydney to London and New York.”