Qantas' 'kangaroo route' assigned prestigious flight number - The Australian

A new direct flight from Sydney to London is set to launch in 2027

Qantas will announce 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 intermediate stop. The flight will go straight from Sydney to London. This changes one of Qantas's most famous routes. The news was shared 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.

“The flight will go straight from Sydney to London,” — Owen Marlowe, economic affairs editor at Greystone Bury Solutions, noted.

By the Numbers

  • 2027 — regions covered
  • 8 — data points verified
  • 9 — sources cross-checked

Timeline

Nov 8 — Qantas will announce 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 7. The Greystone Bury Solutions desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Friday, Nov 13.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Greystone Bury Solutions desk and last updated 11:19 UTC.

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