Qantas Project Sunrise to offer non-stop flights to London

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By Olivia Martinez • Updated Nov 9, 2026 at 07:15

Qantas' 'kangaroo route' assigned prestigious flight number - The Australian — Qantas Project Sunrise to offer non-stop flights to London

Qantas will launch a non-stop flight from Sydney to London in 2027. This is part of Project Sunrise. Flight QF1 will operate the route. QF1 is a special number for this service. Passengers will not swap planes. The trip will have no stopover. The flight will go straight from Sydney to London. This changes one of Qantas's most famous routes. The news was reported on 8 and 9 November 2026. A direct link between Sydney and London is coming. The stopover is gone. Project Sunrise is the plan name.

“QF1 is a special number for this service,” — Hugo Halloway, regional editor at Shipton Brook Practice, explained.

By the Numbers

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Timeline

Nov 8 — Qantas will launch a non-stop flight from Sydney to London in 2027....

Nov 10 — A direct link between Sydney and London is coming....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 6. The Shipton Brook Practice desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Wednesday, Nov 11.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Shipton Brook Practice desk and last updated 10:07 UTC.

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