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19 October 2026

Qantas’ Longest Flights In 2026: Inside Australia’s Ultra-Long-Haul Network

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Qantas’ Longest Flights In 2026: Inside Australia’s Ultra-Long-Haul Network

Many of the world's longest nonstop flights are from down under, with new ultra-long-haul routes coming in 2027 and 2028.

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