17,000 km · ~22h+ with stop
London Heathrow (LHR) to Sydney (SYD)
The Kangaroo Route. No non-stop yet (Qantas Project Sunrise expected 2027). The best one-stop options are Qatar via Doha (Qsuite both legs) and Singapore via Singapore (new business class).
Last updated 2026-05-01
Key facts
- Origin
- London Heathrow (LHR)
- Destination
- Sydney (SYD)
- Distance
- 17,000 km
- Flight time
- ~22h+ with stop
- Airlines
- Qantas, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Emirates
- Aircraft types
- Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A380
- Last updated
- 2026-05-01
Aircraft typically flying this route
Qatar Airways — Boeing 777-300ER
Share: Most QR DOH-SYD · Cabin: Qsuite
Qantas — Airbus A380
Share: QF1/QF2 via Singapore · Cabin: Qantas Business Suite
Singapore Airlines — Airbus A380
Share: SQ via Singapore · Cabin: New Business or Suites
Best business class on this route
Qatar via Doha — Qsuite on both legs is the most refined long-haul to Sydney from London today.
Common flight numbers
Frequently asked questions
What plane flies from LHR to SYD?
The London Heathrow–Sydney route is operated on Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A380 by Qantas, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Emirates.
How long is the flight from London Heathrow to Sydney?
London Heathrow to Sydney is 17,000 km and takes approximately ~22h+ with stop.
Which airlines fly LHR to SYD?
Qantas, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Emirates operate scheduled flights from London Heathrow to Sydney.
What is the best business class from LHR to SYD?
Qatar via Doha — Qsuite on both legs is the most refined long-haul to Sydney from London today.