Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Qantas Completes Historic 20-Hour Test Flight
Qantas and Airbus completed a very long test flight that lasted 20 hours.
The flight went from Toulouse to Melbourne and covered 17,000 kilometers.
Over 75,000 people watched the flight on Flightradar24, making it the most watched flight in the world at that time.
The plane, an A350-1000ULR, is special because it will be used for non-stop flights from Sydney to London starting late 2027.
This flight will be the longest non-stop passenger flight in the world, beating the current record held by Singapore Airlines.
The flight also attracted a lot of attention from plane and transport enthusiasts.
Qantas completed a historic 20-hour test flight from Toulouse to Melbourne.
The flight covered 17,000 kilometers and was watched by over 75,000 people on Flightradar24.
The A350-1000ULR aircraft will be used for non-stop flights from Sydney to London starting late 2027.
The flight will cut four hours from the current journey time and will be the longest non-stop passenger flight in the world.
Singapore Airlines currently holds the record for the world's longest flight.
- Who
- Qantas and Airbus
- What
- Completed a historic 20-hour test flight
- When
- Friday
- Where
- From Toulouse to Melbourne
- Why
- To test the A350-1000ULR aircraft for future non-stop long-haul flights
Flight Enthusiasts
General Public
Interest in Flight Technology
Flight Enthusiasts
Flight enthusiasts are highly interested in the technological advancements and the historical significance of the flight.
General Public
The general public may find the flight interesting but may not have the same level of enthusiasm for the technical details.
- Flight Duration
- 20 hours
- Distance Covered
- 17,000 km
- Aircraft Model
- A350-1000ULR
- Departure Location
- Toulouse
- Arrival Location
- Melbourne
- Landing Time
- 10:46 am Australian time
- Current Longest Flight
- Singapore Airlines (15,332 km, 18 hours 40 minutes)
- Upcoming Route
- Sydney to London (starting late 2027)