Sydney to London flights: Qantas is considering an ultra-long haul flight between the two cities

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The Sydney to London direct route is thought to be on the cards after Qantas chief executive spoke at ahead of an International Air Transport Association gathering in Sydney, Australia.

Alan Joyce said: “I think we'll get to the stage where, technically, we will know where the aircraft are going to be, in the next few months.”

Qantas is said to be keen to close the “tyranny of distance" between Australia and global financial hubs such as London and New York, with a 2022 deadline slated.

Perth and London non-stop flights have already launched, but the airline is said to be considering an order for ultra-long jets that would allow Sydney to London flights, with the Airbus A350 and Boeing 777X in the running.

A purchase decision is expected next year if the plans make financial sense, Joyce explained.