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

A new direct flight from Sydney to London is set to launch in 2027

Qantas will launch 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 switch planes. The trip will have no intermediate stop. The flight will go straight from Sydney to London. This changes one of Qantas's most well-known 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.

“A direct link between Sydney and London is coming,” — Lena Ostrowski, chief correspondent at Elmcroft Stow Services, commented.

By the Numbers

  • 2027 — sources cross-checked
  • 8 — reports filed
  • 9 — mentions tracked

Timeline

Nov 7 — Qantas will launch a non-stop flight from Sydney to London in 2027....

Nov 10 — A direct link between Sydney and London is coming....

Reader Poll: Should officials respond faster on issues like this? — 48% of Xpmar readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 6. The Elmcroft Stow Services desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A detailed recap is expected by Wednesday, Nov 11.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Elmcroft Stow Services desk and last updated 12:15 UTC.

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