World’s longest direct flight that takes 22 hours is almost ready for launch

Project Sunrise is due to launch next year (Picture: Hervé Goussé – Master Films)

The world’s longest direct flight is one step closer to taking off.

Qantas, Australia’s flag carrier, has shared a first look at Project Sunrise, designed to take passengers from London to Sydney in just 22 hours.

The route is expected to launch in 2027, complete with game-changing features that will revolutionise long-haul travel.

And now, as Qantas prepares for test flights, the airline has conf...