Qantas Assigns Flagship Flight Numbers to Sydney to London Route

The airline has chosen QF-1 and QF-2 for the new 22-hour non-stop service launching in October 2027.

By SafarSamachar Desk9 Nov 2026, 4:12 pm IST

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Key facts at a glance

1QF-1 will be the flight number for the Sydney to London outbound flight.
2QF-2 will be the flight number for the London to Sydney return flight.
3The new route will be non-stop and 16,000 km long.
4The service is expected to launch in October 2027.
5A modified Airbus A350-1000 will be used for the flight.

Qantas has officially assigned its flagship flight numbers to its new Sydney to London route, which will be the longest non-stop flight in the world. The service will use a modified Airbus A350-1000 equipped with an additional fuel tank to cover the 16,000 km journey.

The new route is set to begin in October 2027 and will be operated with the airline's flagship numbers, QF-1 and QF-2.

The aircraft will be modified to ensure the long-haul flight is possible, and the first A350ULR is currently undergoing flight testing. Qantas will receive the first A350ULR in April 2027, which will feature six First Class suites and 52 Business Class suites.

What this means for travellers

Travelers planning long-haul flights between Sydney and London should note the new route launching in October 2027, with QF-1 and QF-2 as the flight numbers.

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