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Qantas’s New York-to-Sydney ‘Project Sunrise’ Flights to Take Off in 2028
The New York Times • • business
Key Points:
- Qantas Airways plans to launch the first nonstop commercial flight between New York and Sydney by mid-2028, with an estimated flight time of about 18 hours.
- This route will be part of Qantas's Project Sunrise, which aims to operate the world's longest-range aircraft for direct flights between Australia and global destinations.
- The airline previously announced a nonstop Sydney to London service starting in October 2027, with a flight time of approximately 22 hours, making it the longest commercial passenger flight.
- Nonstop flights will reduce travel time by about three hours between New York and Sydney, and by four hours between Sydney and London compared to current fastest routes.
- Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson highlighted growing customer demand for nonstop ultra-long-haul flights, with passengers willing to pay a premium to avoid layovers.
