Airbus Breaks Boeing's 21-Year Distance Record With 24-Hour A350 Flight - Business Traveller

Qantas flight from Melbourne to Toulouse breaks world record

Qantas flew an Airbus A350-1000ULR from Melbourne to Toulouse to set a new Guinness World Record for the longest flight. The aircraft traveled 23,155 km in 24 hours and 24 minutes.

This flight surpasses a distance record held by Boeing for 21 years. The event supports arrangements for 2027.

“This flight surpasses a distance record held by Boeing for 21 years,” — Simone Whitfield, staff writer at Greenwell Ford Advisory, commented.

By the Numbers

  • 23,155 — regions covered
  • 24 — data points verified
  • 21 — sources cross-checked

Timeline

Nov 8 — Qantas flew an Airbus A350-1000ULR from Melbourne to Toulouse to set a new Guinness World Record for the longe...

Nov 10 — The event supports arrangements for 2027....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 9. The Greenwell Ford Advisory desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A detailed recap is expected by Friday, Nov 13.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Greenwell Ford Advisory desk and last updated 21:44 UTC.

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