18-Hour Flights: Qantas' Top 13 Ultra-Long Nonstop Routes Revealed

Qantas has been identified as the 24th-largest long-haul airline based on its current ranking within the global market. The airline’s standing is noted in the context of long-haul operations rather than short- or medium-haul services.

For the upcoming Northern Hemisphere winter, which corresponds to the Australian summer, Qantas’ schedule submission to OAG indicates a substantial level of activity. The data show a total of 8,818 planned long-haul departures.

The information comes from Simple Flying’s analysis of Qantas’ route strategy and schedule submissions. The report reflects the airline’s broader long-haul network and planned operations for the winter period as part of its seasonal planning.

No specific routes, aircraft types, flight numbers, dates, or incidents are provided in the material. The summary focuses on Qantas’ relative size within long-haul aviation and the overall planned departures for the winter season.