theguardian.com
Qantas announces 18-hour direct flights from Sydney to New York
Flying from 2028, it’s the national carrier’s second ultra long-haul route after Sydney to London direct takes off in 2027
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Travellers will be able to fly between Sydney and New York in just 18 hours from mid-2028 when Qantas launches its second ultra-long-haul route, cutting at least three hours from the travel time.
The route will be the second in Qantas’ Project Sunrise expansion plans, after new Sydney-London direct flights to begin in October 2027. Continue reading...