Qantas' 'kangaroo route' assigned prestigious flight number - The Australian

Project Sunrise brings a new direct route to London

Qantas will introduce a non-stop flight from Sydney to London in 2027. This is part of Project Sunrise. Flight QF1 will operate the route. QF1 is a special number for this service. Passengers will not swap planes. The trip will have no intermediate stop. The flight will go straight from Sydney to London. This changes one of Qantas's most famous routes. The news was reported on 8 and 9 November 2026. A direct link between Sydney and London is coming. The stopover is gone. Project Sunrise is the plan name.

“Qantas will introduce a non-stop flight from Sydney to London in 2027,” — Ingrid Thorne, senior market analyst at Norcroft Ton Solutions, observed.

By the Numbers

  • 2027 — regions covered
  • 8 — data points verified
  • 9 — sources cross-checked

Timeline

Nov 11 — Qantas will introduce a non-stop flight from Sydney to London in 2027....

Nov 12 — A direct link between Sydney and London is coming....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 9. The Norcroft Ton Solutions desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Tuesday, Nov 17.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Norcroft Ton Solutions desk and last updated 13:26 UTC.

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