Qantas's Sydney to London route will become world's longest direct flight
The Australian carrier which in 2018 launched a 17-hour non-stop flight between London and Perth ,using Boeing Dreamliner jets is now set to set a new world record, when it operates the 20 - hour flight from Sydney to London, after taking delivery of twelve Airbus A350-1000 planes in 2025.
Currently, the world’s longest route is between Singapore and New York, operated by Singapore International Airlines. The non-stop flight takes 18 hours 50 minutes as it flies just over 9,500 miles between the two airports.
The new-generation Airbus jets make it possible for several direct flights from Sydney to any city in the world as these planes can be in the air for more than 10,000 miles without re-fuelling. In this regard, Quantas is contemplating a Sydney to New York direct flight, carrying up to 238 passengers spread across four travel classes: six first-class suites, 52 business suites, 40 premium economy seats that will have 40 inches of pitch each, and 140 economy seats that will offer 33 inches of pitch. The Sydney to NY service is likely to commence in 2025 and the ultra long nonstop route will cut out around four hours of travel time compared to a connecting flight.
On long flights it is considered very important to move around rather than be seated for prolonged periods of time, because restricted movement can cause stiffness and swelling in the legs, including pain – all of which can lead to the risk of developing a blood clot referred to as deep vein thrombosis.
To overcome this, and to encourage passengers to get up occasionally and stretch their legs during the long journey, there will be a “ wellness zone”, located at the centre of the aircraft, fitted with a snack bar and TV screens digitally screening movement and stretching exercises.
The jet is also being designed to offer passengers more room as they tighten their seatbelts for the 20-hour marathon.. That’s because Quantas’s new generation Airbus jets will carry fewer passengers than its rivals and offer more space. However, 40% of the seats will be in expensive premium cabins. The only drawback is the thought of wearing a mask for that length of time.
Qantas also claims the planes have 25% less CO2 emissions per seat and less noise, and goes on to add that the long-distance project - which it calls "Project Sunrise" - will be carbon neutral from day one.
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