Qantas announces 18-hour direct flights from Sydney to New York with onboard ‘wellbeing zones’

A major airline is preparing to launch a new ultra long-haul route between Sydney and New York, slashing travel time by at least three hours with an 18-hour flight scheduled to begin in mid-2028. This will mark the carrier’s second such direct route under its Project Sunrise initiative, following the delayed introduction of nonstop Sydney to London flights later this year. The expansion aims to redefine transcontinental air travel by offering faster connections between key global destinations. Updates on the airline’s latest developments can be tracked through live news coverage.

Flying from 2028, it is set to be the national carrier’s second ultra long-haul route after Sydney to London, due to take off in 2027Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastQantas says travellers will be able to fly between Sydney and New York in just 18 hours from mid-2028 when the airline launches its second ultra long-haul route, cutting at least three hours from the travel time.The route will be the second in Qantas’ Project Sunrise expansion plans, with new Sydney to London direct flights planned for October 2027, after some delays. Continue reading...