What about the longest flight? The longest non-stop flight in the British Airways network by over 600 miles is the 'hop' across the Atlantic Ocean from London to Santiago in Chile. As the crow flies, aircraft heading to the South American destination fly 7,227 miles (11,630 km).

As of 2026, the longest direct (non-stop) flight from the UK is the Qantas "Project Sunrise" service from London Heathrow (LHR) to Sydney (SYD). This historic route covers approximately 10,573 miles and takes between 19 and 22 hours to complete, utilizing specially configured Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. Before the launch of this direct Sydney flight in mid-2026, the record was held by the Qantas flight from London to Perth, which takes about 17.5 hours. These ultra-long-haul flights are designed with "Wellbeing Zones" to help passengers manage the extreme duration, featuring specialized lighting and stretching areas. This route effectively eliminates the "tyranny of distance," allowing travelers to move between Europe and Australia without a stopover in hubs like Singapore or Dubai.