Soon travellers will be able to fly direct between London Heathrow and Sydney. (Image: Qantas)
Australian flag carrier Qantas might just be embarking on the most ambitious initiative in the history of commercial aviation as they prepare to launch the longest plane journey in the world.
Clocking in at 18 hours and 50 minutes, the flight between and Singapore is you can take around the world,
flies this specialist aircraft on these flights – the Airbus A350-900ULR jet – which houses two classes, premium economy and business class.
However, there should be a new flight in 2025 to take over the world’s longest non stop service in the form of a Qantas service between and
The route is nicknamed ‘Project Sunrise’ as passengers on these planes will be onboard for so long that they’ll see two sunrises – so make sure you’ve got enough snacks to last the journey.
The non stop service between London and Sydney will be the longest flight in the world. (Image: Getty)
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The airline has picked 12 Airbus A350s to fly the route, to make these extra-long flights as bearable as possible Qantas has worked with sleep scientists and various aviation experts.
This type of aircraft can normally accommodate 238 passengers but to ensure travellers are as comfortable as possible this place will instead carry 238.
This “means we not only maximise aircraft performance across long distances,” says Qantas Group CEO Alan Joyce, but “We give our passengers more space and comfort.”
Qantas has picked 12 Airbus A350s to fly the route. (Image: Qantas )
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There will be a Wellbeing Zone where passengers will be able to get out of their seats and stretch their weary legs. It is the only airline in the world that will have a bespoke onboard stretch and movement space.
This custom-built area will be between the economy and premium economy cabins, featuring integrated wall handles, a guided on-screen exercise programme, a hydration station and many refreshments.
It will feature six first-class suites and another 52 in business class while those in premium economy will have an 8-inch privacy headrest that adjusts and a calf rest.
suites will have walls and doors for privacy, a lay-flat bed and a massive TV.
Every seat on the aircraft will have a 13-inch OLED TV screen, and multiple USB-C charging ports, and premium economy seats will have integrated wireless charging ports available.