Airbus announced that its A350-1000ULR ultra-long range aircraft has officially set a new Guinness World Record for the longest flight distance ever flown by a commercial airliner.

The aircraft covered 12,503 nautical miles during a 24-hour, 24-minute test flight conducted in July. Airbus had previously estimated the distance at 12,460 nautical miles.

The A350-1000ULR was developed for Qantas' Project Sunrise, which aims to enable ultra-long-haul direct flights between cities such as Sydney and New York or London.

The variant includes range-extending modifications such as an extra fuel tank, along with features designed for passenger comfort, including a reduced seat count and a planned well-being zone.

Source: Flying Magazine