In 1965, Qantas operated Boeing 707 flights from Sydney to London as part of the famous "Kangaroo Route." This route was a long-haul journey with multiple stopovers due to the aircraft's range and refueling requirements at the time.

Typical Flight Route (1965) A Qantas Boeing 707 flight from Sydney (SYD) to London (LHR) in 1965 likely followed a route similar to:

Sydney (SYD), Australia Darwin (DRW), Australia (refueling stop) Singapore (SIN) Calcutta (CCU), India (modern-day Kolkata) Karachi (KHI), Pakistan Bahrain (BAH) Rome (FCO), Italy (sometimes via Athens, Greece) London (LHR), United Kingdom

Flight Duration & Experience Total Travel Time: Around 24–30 hours, including stopovers. Speed & Altitude: The Boeing 707 cruised at about 900 km/h (560 mph) at 30,000 feet. Cabin Experience: Passengers enjoyed fine dining with full meal service. The cabin had a smoking section (common at the time). Economy class had generous legroom compared to today’s standards. First Class passengers were treated to luxurious service, including cocktail lounges on some aircraft. Historical Significance The Boeing 707 revolutionized air travel, making the Sydney–London trip faster and more comfortable than previous piston-engine aircraft like the Lockheed Constellation. Qantas was among the first airlines outside the U.S. to operate the Boeing 707 (starting in 1959). By 1965, the Kangaroo Route was well-established as the premier way to travel between Australia and Europe.