ROUTES Sep 23, 2026 Qantas Sets 2028 Launch for First Nonstop Sydney to New York Flights Qantas will begin nonstop Sydney to New York service in mid-2028 using the Airbus A350-1000ULR, marking the second Project Sunrise route. Read More →

ROUTES Jul 13, 2026 Cathay Pacific Expands Ultra-Long-Haul Network With 11 New Airbus A350 Routes Cathay Pacific rolls out 11 ultra-long-haul A350 routes from Hong Kong, including flights up to 17 hours to destinations across four continents. Read More →

ROUTES Apr 21, 2026 Emirates Is Operating Flights So Long They Last Almost a Full Day Dubai sits almost exactly at the centre of a map stretching from New Zealand to Mexico, and Emirates has built its entire commercial philosophy around that geographical reality. Read More →

INFORMATIONAL Mar 26, 2024 The World's Top 5 Longest Flights to Australia and New Zealand Multiple airlines offer ultra-long-haul flights to Australia and New Zealand to accommodate high demand among international travelers. Eight of the world's 20 longest nonstop routes by distance involve four destinations: Auckland (AKL), Melbourne (MEL), Perth (PER), and Sydney (SYD). These are the world's longest flights serving Australia and New Zealand. Read More →