Airbus A350-1000ULR Shatters Guinness World Record With 24-Hour Nonstop Flight

The flight covered 14,388 miles from Melbourne to Toulouse.

By SafarSamachar Desk10 Nov 2026, 3:47 am IST

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Key facts at a glance

1Airbus A350-1000ULR
224-hour nonstop flight
3Melbourne to Toulouse
414,388 miles
5Guinness World Record

The Airbus A350-1000ULR completed a 24-hour nonstop flight from Melbourne to Toulouse, covering 14,388 miles. This flight broke the previous Guinness World Record for the longest commercial flight distance. The achievement comes ahead of Qantas' Project Sunrise, which aims to launch ultra-long-haul routes.

The test flight validated the capabilities of the A350-1000ULR, surpassing the previous record set by Boeing's Baby Blue 2 flight. The success of this flight is a significant milestone for Airbus and could influence future long-haul flight planning by airlines.

What this means for travellers

Travellers should watch for developments from Qantas and other airlines exploring similar routes.

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