Qantas to launch 18-hour Sydney-New York direct flights from 2028

2026-09-25

The Australian airline Qantas has announced plans for an 18-hour direct flight service between Sydney and New York, scheduled to commence in 2028. This route follows the planned Sydney to London direct service set to launch in 2027.

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Qantas plans to launch an 18-hour direct flight service between Sydney and New York starting in 2028. This route will be the airline's second ultra long-haul offering, following a Sydney to London service planned for 2027.

Key facts

Qantas announced plans for a direct flight route from Sydney to New York.
The estimated flight time for the Sydney to New York route is 18 hours.
The new Sydney to New York service is scheduled to begin in 2028.
This route will be the second ultra long-haul offering from Qantas.
Qantas is planning a Sydney to London direct flight to launch in 2027.

Source: Guardian · Tech policy

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