New Longest Flight Record. SYD - DFW

Qantas is making aviation history today as the world’s largest passenger aircraft, the superjumbo A380, starts flying the world’s longest route — a non-stop trip lasting nearly 16 hours.
Well, it’s 14 hours 50 minutes to get from Sydney to Dallas/Fort Worth, but a longer 15 hours 30 minutes to return.
Passengers travelling on the route are now privy to the glam and size of the increasingly popular A380 with Qantas operating six direct return services per week.
Qantas Group CEO Alan Joyce says the move reflect the airline’s history of endurance, setting records and connecting Australians to the world.
“Today, Qantas is leading the way again with the introduction of the world’s largest passenger aircraft on the world’s longest route, Sydney to Dallas/Fort Worth, with a flying time of almost 16 hours,” Mr Joyce said this morning at a media conference at Sydney Airport.
So what’s the attraction of arriving in the boot/scooting cowboy-laden city?
“Since starting on the route in 2011 the feedback from our corporate customers, especially those in the resources, technology and agricultural sectors, tells us they like flying into the Dallas hub because it gets them closer to their final destination in the US and offers great onward connections.
“The Dallas/Fort Worth service offers direct access right into the heart of the US with over 50 connections to all US major cities all within four hours, including Orlando, Boston and Houston.”
Qantas recently announced increased services to the US, and will now offer 41 services per week to North America. About half of these services are operated by A380 aircraft and the other half by B747s with A380-style interiors.
Mr Joyce said introducing A380 services between Sydney and Dallas/Fort Worth, which is the only direct flight from Australia to inland United States, would provide enhance the customer experience and boost capacity.http://api.content.ad/pixel.gif?s=VM...119363&c=US&d=http://load.exelator.com/load/?lb=AA20596
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That is a flight I would only consider doing in Business or First.

That's a very long flight in coach. Almost criminal in those seats. I heard that statement from a passenger before I even worked for the airlines..

I would never fly ATL/JNB/ATL (13.5-15 hrs) in coach. Happy we have a nice guesthouse near JNB if we have to sit tight. Last time we used our One Great Team Passes (auto upgrade before anyone else) but, alas, we only had 2. We've been squirreling away SkyMiles for discounted tkts then using them for upgrade. Our 10th is next year and Africa is on our very short list.

No way would I want to spend that long in a coach seat. I can't imagine myself doing that but I know plenty of people do (and thank goodness).

There are also health risks involved on a flight like this. Possible cabin viruses, oxygen, etc..