Qantas Sets Mid-2028 Launch for Nonstop Sydney-New York Flights
The second Project Sunrise route will go on sale in August 2027, following the Sydney-London debut of Qantas’ Airbus A350-1000ULR fleet.
Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (IATA: SYD, ICAO: YSSY) is an airport in Australia. Coordinates: 33.93°S, 151.18°E, local time in the Australia/Sydney zone. FlyMag has published 11 articles covering Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.
| Airport Name | Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport |
|---|---|
| IATA Code | SYD |
| ICAO Code | YSSY |
| Country | Australia (AU) |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
| GMT Offset | 10 |
| Latitude | -33.932922 |
| Longitude | 151.179900 |
| City IATA Code | SYD |
| Phone | +61 2 9667 91 |
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