Long Way Round: Qantas Airbus A350-1000ULR Flies East On 22-Hour Nonstop Test Odyssey

An Airbus A350-1000ULR recently completed an extensive test flight, marking the aircraft’s longest operational flight ever. The flight spanned a remarkable 22 hours and covered approximately 8,679 nautical miles (15,974 kilometers) from Sydney to London Heathrow. This ambitious journey represents Qantas’ commitment to establishing a non-stop route between Australia and Europe. During the test odyssey, the aircraft demonstrated its capabilities in terms of range and fuel efficiency. Data collected during this flight will be crucial for refining operations on the future ultra-long-range service.