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Qantas’ A350-1000ULR flies 23,155 km in 24 hours, setting commercial-aircraft distance record

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An Airbus A350-1000ULR developed for Qantas flew from Melbourne to Toulouse in 24 hours and 24 minutes, covering 23,155 kilometers, according to the articles. The flight crossed three continents and two oceans and set a Guinness World Record for the longest flight by a commercial passenger aircraft.

Discovered 2026-11-10T01:19:13.204490-08:00 | 2026-11-10T01:19:13.204490-08:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • The record flight demonstrates the ultra-long-range capability of the A350-1000ULR, a variant developed for Qantas; the reported Melbourne–Toulouse trip covered 23,155 km in 24 hours and 24 minutes.
  • The aircraft’s range is central to nonstop long-haul operations, while the record flight itself is a demonstration rather than evidence of a scheduled commercial service.

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2026-11-10T01:19:13.204490-08:00
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