The maiden flight in a new non-stop service between Australia and the UK has arrived at Heathrow.
The inaugural #QF9 has arrived in London. pic.twitter.com/yqRdv1V8Bt
— Qantas (@Qantas) March 25, 2018
The Qantas jet took just over 17-hours to travel from Perth to London.
A momentous occasion on the flight deck of #QF9#QantasDreamliner pic.twitter.com/dRTh79ZxUb
— Qantas (@Qantas) March 24, 2018
That's about three hours quicker than current routes which include a stop in the Middle East.