The incredible 14,499km flight that ends in London | World | News

This 14,499km (9,012m) direct flight is one of the longest in the world and connects one of the furthest parts of Australia with London.  

The route from Perth, Australia, to London Heathrow is one of the world’s longest direct flights – spanning nearly 14,500 kilometres and taking approximately 17 hours and 25 minutes.

Operated by Qantas, it’s the longest flight served by the Boeing 787 and has been a flagship route for the airline since its inaugural flight on March 24, 2018.

Known for its strong profitability and popularity among travellers, the Perth–London route was one of Qantas’s most successful long-haul options. 

The flights range in price, depending on time and date, but economy flights can cost around £1,500 on the cheaper end, while others can cost around £2,000, according to the Qantas website. 

Normally, the flights only run on certain days and are not that frequent. 

However, after resuming the route in May 2022 following a pandemic-related suspension, Qantas temporarily halted the direct service again in August 2024, citing “precautionary” reasons amid tensions in the Middle East.

A diversion through Singapore allowed refuelling and avoided Middle Eastern airspace, and by the end of August, Qantas was able to resume direct Perth–London flights.

A Qantas spokesperson said “favourable weather conditions” and the situation in parts of the Middle East made the change possible.

They added: “We monitor flight paths daily and make adjustments for a variety of reasons, including security and weather.”

The Perth–London flight is one of two year-round nonstop routes Qantas operates from Perth to Europe, alongside the Perth–Paris service.

Seasonal flights to Rome are also scheduled to resume in June 2025.

Qantas has hinted at future European destinations, with Athens and Germany under consideration, as well as new US routes to Seattle and Las Vegas.