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World's New Longest Flight Will Take Almost a Day

Qantas readies a 22‑hour nonstop flight, the longest commercial route ever planned

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The brief

Qantas is preparing a nonstop flight scheduled for next year that will last about 22 hours, making it the longest commercial route to date. Coverage notes that the airline plans to reduce legroom, prompting criticism of a broken promise, while also exploring ways to mitigate jet lag.

Bloomberg and The Times report on the flight’s duration; Jalopnik and Airbus discuss a near‑10,000‑mile capability; SMH.com.au likens Project Sunrise to a reverse Concorde. Watch for the official launch timetable, details on the aircraft type, and any further passenger‑comfort measures as the flight approaches its debut.

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Quick answers

What is the planned duration of the flight?

Coverage describes the flight as lasting about 22 hours.

Which airline is launching the longest nonstop route?

Qantas is behind the project, referred to as Project Sunrise.

How far will the aircraft travel nonstop?

Airbus mentions a near‑10,000‑mile nonstop capability for the plane intended for the route.

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Topics

Qantas Project Sunrise longest flight Airbus jet lag

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