Airbus A350-1000 Sets Guinness World Record with 24-Hour Nonstop Flight

TOULOUSE:Airbus has officially confirmed that its ultra-long-range A350-1000 aircraft has set a Guinness World Record after completing a nonstop flight lasting 24 hours and 24 minutes under Project Sunrise.

The record-breaking flight took place on July 27, 2026, from Melbourne, Australia, to Toulouse, France. The aircraft covered an extraordinary distance of 23,155 kilometres without making a stop.

During the journey, the aircraft crossed both the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, travelling across Australia, North America and Europe.

Passengers and crew members witnessed two sunsets and two sunrises during the marathon flight.

A total of 13 people were on board, including Airbus test pilots and engineers, two Qantas pilots, a design engineer and a representative of the International Aeronautical Federation (FAI).

The achievement represents more than just a record for flight duration and distance. It also demonstrates advances in modern aircraft engineering, fuel management, operational planning and human endurance.

The first aircraft delivery is scheduled for April 2027, while commercial operations are planned to begin towards the end of the same year.

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