Theguardian iconTheguardianSep 23, 2026

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

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.

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

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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.

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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.

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