But, the record-breaking trek will be dethroned as the world’s new longest flights hope to connect two corners of the globe nonstop.
Airgbus
Beginning in late 2025, Australian flag carrier Qantas will fly between Sydney and New York and London, covering 9,950 and 10,573 miles, respectively.
Airbus
Source: Airline Weekly
The routes will be powered by 12 Airbus A350-1000 ultra-long-haul aircraft equipped with Rolls Royce Trent XWB-97 engines, which are compatible with sustainable aviation fuel and improve efficiency.
Airbus
Source: Rolls-Royce
But, for those willing to trek up to 21 hours in the sky and pay up for comfort, Qantas has unveiled innovative first and business class suites to keep passengers relaxed onboard.
Qantas
…Qantas has opted for just 238 seats across four cabins, including economy, premium economy, business, and first.
Qantas
In business class, the airline has configured the cabin in a 1x2x1 layout with 52 seats.
Qantas
Source: Qantas
Passengers will find a plethora of luxury amenities, including a fully-enclosed privacy door…
Qantas
Source: Qantas
Fliers in the middle seats can use a divider for added privacy, meaning every business class seat can be fully cocooned.
Qantas
Source: Qantas
Meanwhile, first class has even more luxuries. Configured with six suites in a 1x1x1 layout, travelers get an enclosed pod with a reclining lounger…
Qantas
Source: Qantas
…a separate twin bed, offering space to work and rest…
Qantas
Source: Qantas
…and six storage areas, including in the arm rest, under the ottoman, and next to the TV screen.
Qantas
Source: Qantas
The suite’s design allows for two people to sit inside at one time and have a meeting or dine together.
Qantas
Source: Qantas
According to Qantas, the A350-1000 suites will offer 50% more space compared to those on its Airbus A380s…
Qantas
Source: Qantas
…and the cabin also has a “tailored lighting program that will influence mood and sleep patterns.”
Qantas
Source: Qantas
While most people would likely prefer to travel in first or business, the nonstop flights will also offer 40 premium economy seats and 140 seats in regular economy.
Qantas
Source: Qantas
Qantas hasn’t released renderings for those options, but said all passengers will have access to high-speed WiFi, Bluetooth connectivity, and a “wellbeing zone,” which will serve premium drinks and offer space for passengers to stretch their legs.
Qantas
Source: Qantas
Pilots had their urine tested before, during, and after the flight to track melatonin levels, and also wore brain, light, and activity monitors.
David Slotnick/Insider
Passenger health was also tracked through activity monitors and a reaction test on an iPad.
David Slotnick/Insider
The study helped Qantas — and Australian regulators — understand the impact of specific lighting, meals, and inflight entertainment on human health and body clocks.
David Slotnick/Insider
But, the record-breaking trek will be dethroned as the world’s new longest flights hope to connect two corners of the globe nonstop.
Airgbus
Beginning in late 2025, Australian flag carrier Qantas will fly between Sydney and New York and London, covering 9,950 and 10,573 miles, respectively.
Airbus
Source: Airline Weekly
The routes will be powered by 12 Airbus A350-1000 ultra-long-haul aircraft equipped with Rolls Royce Trent XWB-97 engines, which are compatible with sustainable aviation fuel and improve efficiency.
Airbus
Source: Rolls-Royce
But, for those willing to trek up to 21 hours in the sky and pay up for comfort, Qantas has unveiled innovative first and business class suites to keep passengers relaxed onboard.
Qantas
…Qantas has opted for just 238 seats across four cabins, including economy, premium economy, business, and first.
Qantas
In business class, the airline has configured the cabin in a 1x2x1 layout with 52 seats.
Qantas
Source: Qantas
Passengers will find a plethora of luxury amenities, including a fully-enclosed privacy door…
Qantas
Source: Qantas
Fliers in the middle seats can use a divider for added privacy, meaning every business class seat can be fully cocooned.
Qantas
Source: Qantas
Meanwhile, first class has even more luxuries. Configured with six suites in a 1x1x1 layout, travelers get an enclosed pod with a reclining lounger…
Qantas
Source: Qantas
…a separate twin bed, offering space to work and rest…
Qantas
Source: Qantas
…and six storage areas, including in the arm rest, under the ottoman, and next to the TV screen.
Qantas
Source: Qantas
The suite’s design allows for two people to sit inside at one time and have a meeting or dine together.
Qantas
Source: Qantas
According to Qantas, the A350-1000 suites will offer 50% more space compared to those on its Airbus A380s…
Qantas
Source: Qantas
…and the cabin also has a “tailored lighting program that will influence mood and sleep patterns.”
Qantas
Source: Qantas
While most people would likely prefer to travel in first or business, the nonstop flights will also offer 40 premium economy seats and 140 seats in regular economy.
Qantas
Source: Qantas
Qantas hasn’t released renderings for those options, but said all passengers will have access to high-speed WiFi, Bluetooth connectivity, and a “wellbeing zone,” which will serve premium drinks and offer space for passengers to stretch their legs.
Qantas
Source: Qantas
Pilots had their urine tested before, during, and after the flight to track melatonin levels, and also wore brain, light, and activity monitors.
David Slotnick/Insider
Passenger health was also tracked through activity monitors and a reaction test on an iPad.
David Slotnick/Insider
The study helped Qantas — and Australian regulators — understand the impact of specific lighting, meals, and inflight entertainment on human health and body clocks.
David Slotnick/Insider
