<P> Qantas began operating the Sydney - Dallas route -- designated Flight 7 outbound and Flight 8 returning -- on 16 May 2011 . The route was initially flown 4 times weekly , but was upgraded to daily service on 1 July 2012 . Flight 7 , from Sydney to Dallas , flew non-stop in 15 hr 25 min . Due to strong headwinds , Flight 8 could not be flown non-stop and flew from Dallas to Brisbane Airport before returning to Sydney . Flights 7 & 8 were operated with a Boeing 747 - 400ER aircraft from 2011 until 28 September 2014 . </P>
<P> Qantas began operating the Sydney - Dallas route -- designated Flight 7 outbound and Flight 8 returning -- on 16 May 2011 . The route was initially flown 4 times weekly , but was upgraded to daily service on 1 July 2012 . Flight 7 , from Sydney to Dallas , flew non-stop in 15 hr 25 min . Due to strong headwinds , Flight 8 could not be flown non-stop and flew from Dallas to Brisbane Airport before returning to Sydney . Flights 7 & 8 were operated with a Boeing 747 - 400ER aircraft from 2011 until 28 September 2014 . </P>
how long is the flight from dfw to sydney
how long is the flight from dfw to sydney
flew non-stop in 15 hr 25 min
flew non-stop in 15 hr 25 min