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

Sydney to London direct flight announced for 2027

Qantas will announce a non-stop flight from Sydney to London in 2027. This is part of Project Sunrise. Flight QF1 will handle the route. QF1 is a special number for this service. Passengers will not change planes. The trip will have no stopover. The flight will go straight from Sydney to London. This changes one of Qantas's most well-known 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.

“Qantas will announce a non-stop flight from Sydney to London in 2027,” — Andreas Mercer, research director at Shipcroft Combe Services, observed.

By the Numbers

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

Timeline

Nov 7 — Qantas will announce a non-stop flight from Sydney to London in 2027....

Nov 9 — 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 Shipcroft Combe Services desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Saturday, Nov 14.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Shipcroft Combe Services desk and last updated 09:50 UTC.

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