What Happened
A350-1000ULR Flies Over 23,000 Kilometers in 24 Hours
An Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft has completed the world’s longest nonstop commercial flight, flying from Melbourne, Australia to Toulouse, France in 24 hours and 24 minutes, covering a distance of 23,155 kilometers. This achievement breaks the Guinness record for the longest commercial flight by distance and demonstrates the capabilities of the ultra-long-range aircraft. The flight is part of Qantas’ Project Sunrise, which aims to connect cities like Sydney and London or Sydney and New York with nonstop flights. The record-breaking flight was reported by El Cronista.