What is the latest status of the project “Project Sunrise Longest Direct Flight”?

The status recorded for “Project Sunrise Longest Direct Flight” is under construction.

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This Taiyo project page references Metro along with the original URL (https://metro.co.uk/2026/04/14/worlds-longest-direct-flight-takes-22-hours-almost-ready-launch-27972092/). Taiyo standardizes official data into a consistent, searchable project profile.

Project Sunrise Longest Direct Flight

Sector: Aerospace & Defense • Location: London, Sydney, New York, Australia

Source: Metro

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Project Sunrise is an aviation project by Qantas to launch the world's longest direct flight, connecting London to Sydney and New York in just 22 hours using Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft designed for endurance. The project includes features to improve passenger comfort and reduce jet lag, such as a Wellbeing Zone and circadian rhythm lighting scenes.

Status: Under Construction
Sector: Aerospace & Defense, Airport, Road, Mass Transit
Location: London, Sydney, New York, Australia
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: Metro

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The project “Project Sunrise Longest Direct Flight” is an infrastructure initiative in the Aerospace & Defense sector, located in London, Sydney, New York, Australia. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Metro.

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Original status	under construction
Taiyo status	Under Construction
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	Project Sunrise is an aviation project by Qantas to launch the world's longest direct flight, connecting London to Sydney and New York in just 22 hours using Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft designed for endurance. The project includes features to improve passenger comfort and reduce jet lag, such as a Wellbeing Zone and circadian rhythm lighting scenes.
Original sector	Transportation

Location

Country	Australia
City	London, Sydney, New York

Source

Source	Metro
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Record type	Project
Sector	Aerospace & Defense, Airport, Road, Mass Transit
Article published date	2026-04-17

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