# How a Qantas plane flew 24-hours to Europe

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Podcast: [ABC News Top Stories](https://stenobird.com/podcast/abc-news-top-stories-6001594)
Published: 2026-07-29T02:15:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/abc-news-top-stories/how-a-qantas-plane-flew-24-hours-to-europe/106971424
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## Resource

A Qantas aircraft set to be used for direct flights between Australia and Europe has completed a marathon 24-hour test flight from Melbourne to France. When launched, the route will become the world's longest commercial passenger service. How do the pilots achieve such a feat?

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