Qantas' "Kangaroo Route", established in 1934, represents a century of aviation advancement. Initially taking 12 days with numerous stops, this iconic route will transition to a nonstop journey by 2027, covering over 12,000 miles in approximately 21 hours. The upgrade includes the introduction of a specially equipped Airbus A350, which aims to make the Sydney to London flight the longest in the world. CEO Cam Wallace highlighted that this innovation will enable nonstop flights from Australia to global destinations, demonstrating a major leap in aviation capabilities.
Early versions of the over 12,000-mile journey first operated in the mid-1930s, and the route is still going strong today - but it's about to travel even faster.
What was once a 12-day and up-to-31-stop route is set to become a 21-hour nonstop journey by 2027.
The Sydney to London flight is poised to become the world's longest route thanks to a specially equipped Airbus A350.
Qantas' International and Freight CEO Cam Wallace told Business Insider the ultra-long-range plane will "unlock the ability to fly nonstop from Australia to anywhere in the world."
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