Distance: 10,573 miles

Length: 22 hours

Intel: Project Sunrise was recently announced by Qantas, with the mission of creating non-stop flights from Sydney, Australia to New York City and to London in 2027. The first destination will be London. The planes will be Premium cabin focused (Premium Economy, Business Class and First Class), along with Economy seating, and will come with a wellbeing space offering refreshments and snacks on board. Flights are expected to commence in October 2027 and will go on sale in February 2027.

Aircraft: Airbus A350-1000 (ultra long range)

Distance: 9,528 miles

Length: 18-20 hours

Intel: Beginning in November 2020, the Singapore to New York route is currently the longest non-stop flight in the world. It features only Premium Economy and Business class cabins to reduce weight and extend flying range.

Aircraft: Airbus A350-900 ULR (ultra long range)

Distance: 9,032 miles

Length: 16-17 hours

Intel: The Doha to Auckland flight is the second longest flight in the world. The plane features free Starlink Wifi and high-speed internet. You can also find the acclaimed Qsuite on select Boeing 777 aircraft operating this route, providing a fully lie-flat double bed and privacy doors.

Aircraft: Boeing 777-300 LR (long range)

Distance: 9,002 miles

Length: Takes 17-18 hours (3 hours quicker than any indirect service to Perth)

Intel: The Perth to London flight is the only non-stop flight from the UK to Australia, currently. Qantas provides wellbeing areas on the aircraft and you can also find a Sensory Room at Perth Airport, offering a tranquil environment designed to reduce stress and provide a moment of calm before a flight.

Aircraft: Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

Distance: 8,830 miles

Length: 16-18 hours

Intel: Air New Zealand are bringing a new long-range aircraft to the game with a new “Skynest” – the world's first lie-flat sleeping pod available to Economy and Premium Economy passengers on board. Designed for ultra-long-haul routes, it features six bunk-style pods (three stacked on each side) that can be booked as an add-on for timed 4-hour sessions

Aircraft: New Boeing 787-9 (long range)

The shortest flight in the world is from Westray to Papa Westray (Scotland), which is 1.7 miles and takes 57 seconds, the fastest recorded was 47 seconds.

The follow airlines operate ultra longhaul flights: Qantas, Qatar, Air New Zealand, Singapore Airways and Emirates.

Each offer unique custom modifications to ensure your ultra longhaul experience is as smooth as possible. Though this varies by airline and aircraft:

• Planes used for ultra longhaul routes are often designed with higher pressurisation and better humidity controls.

• Some airlines employ dynamic LED lighting that mimics natural ground light

• Some airlines serve specialised, probiotic-rich menus designed for easier in-flight, high-altitude digestion.

• Ultra longhaul planes often opt against dense economy layouts in favour of premium configurations (Business and Premium Economy cabins). This gives passengers more room to move.

• Planes operating ultra longhaul flights often benefit from enhanced entertainment systems that may feature headrest-free audio, 4K displays, and wraparound micro-LED screens. These let you customise digital landscapes to match your mood. AI recommendation engines help curate content based on your personal viewing habits.

• Some airlines embed reminders to stretch and move at given intervals into your entertainment screen, to help you keep your circulation flowing during the flight.