# Qantas will fly Sydney to New York nonstop from mid-2028

_Sep 23 06:08_

Tags: Qantas, route network, airline, new route

Type: New route

## Summary

Qantas will operate 238-seat Airbus A350-1000ULRs on a 9,950-mile nonstop from Sydney to New York starting in mid-2028, with tickets going on sale in August 2027. The route will be the first regularly scheduled nonstop between Australia and New York and the world's second-longest flight.

Eastbound flying time is expected around 18 hours and westbound around 20 hours. The 10,573-mile Sydney to London Project Sunrise flight is planned for October 2027. The airline has 12 A350-1000ULRs on order. These aircraft will introduce a new first-class suite and a business seat with a door.

Qantas is aiming to charge about 20% more than fares that include a connection. Daily 787-9 one-stops via Auckland are set to keep flying after the nonstop starts. There is nothing to book until tickets go on sale in August 2027.

## Key facts

- **Numbers**:
  - 9,950 miles: Sydney–New York great-circle distance
  - 18 hours: expected eastbound flight time
  - 20 hours: expected westbound flight time
  - 238 seats: A350-1000ULR passenger capacity
  - 20%: hoped-for premium versus connecting itineraries
  - 12 aircraft: A350-1000ULRs on order
  - 10,573 miles: longer Sydney–London Project Sunrise distance
- **Where**: Sydney, New York, JFK
- **Takeaway**: Nothing is bookable yet; watch for the route to go on sale in August 2027.

## Sources cited

- [One Mile at a Time](https://onemileatatime.com/news/qantas-sydney-new-york-flights) — Qantas’ 9,950-Mile, 20-Hour Sydney To New York A350 Flights Launch Mid-2028

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