A historical route from Sydney to London via Bangkok for our long-haulers. This trip has had several iterations over the years from a multi-leg journey almost 100 years ago in 1935 through to the introduction of a 22-hour non-stop flight in a Boeing 787 in 2018. For this multi-achievement we'll split the difference and, based on a suggestion from InTheBlueYonder, spend "One Night in Bangkok" (I'm sure it's for the local cuisine).
The Kangaroo Route refers to air routes flown between Australia and the United Kingdom via the Eastern Hemisphere. The route by definition found its name following the unique mode of travel of the kangaroo, as planes historically achieved the long distance in hops. The term is trademarked and traditionally used by Qantas, although it is used in the media and by airline competitors.
In order to obtain this multi-achievement you must complete each of the following achievements.
Date | Departure | Arrival | Pilot | Aircraft | Landing rate | Distance | Flight time | ||
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12JUL24 1944Z | VTBD | EGLL | Jahdoh | Boeing 777-300ER (B77W) | -188 ft/m | 5793 nm | 03:03 | View | |
01JUL24 0137Z | VTBD | EGLL | Deranger | Boeing 777-300ER (B77W) | -149 ft/m | 5445 nm | 03:15 | View | |
30JUN24 0134Z | VTBD | EGLL | Wokninja | Boeing 777-300ER (B77W) | -488 ft/m | 5444 nm | 04:10 | View | |
28JUN24 0504Z | VTBD | EGLL | DefiantPrawn | Boeing 777-300ER (B77W) | -175 ft/m | 5443 nm | 11:33 | View | |
02FEB24 0712Z | VTBD | EGLL | DeviousFusion | Boeing 747-8 (B748) | -139 ft/m | 5444 nm | 12:34 | View | |
20NOV23 0216Z | VTBD | EGLL | ohmyfavourite | Airbus A320 (A320) | -404 ft/m | 5236 nm | 03:08 | View | |
04AUG23 0714Z | VTBD | EGLL | Dubblas | Airbus A330-900 (A339) | -226 ft/m | 5384 nm | 11:56 | View | |
20JUN23 1048Z | VTBD | EGLL | Pypehr99 | Boeing 747-8 (B748) | -623 ft/m | 5160 nm | 11:49 | View | |
26MAY23 1240Z | VTBD | EGLL | Mailregge | Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner (B78X) | -596 ft/m | 5229 nm | 13:40 | View | |
04MAR23 0857Z | VTBD | EGLL | Lolmanzee1 | Experimental >200kts (HXC) | -930 ft/m | 5232 nm | 01:30 | View | |
11OCT22 0621Z | VTBD | EGLL | FingerGames | Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner (B78X) | -501 ft/m | 5386 nm | 10:30 | View | |
25JUL22 1253Z | VTBD | EGLL | Braceyourself | Boeing 737-700 (B737) | -146 ft/m | 5397 nm | 02:31 | View | |
20JUL22 1717Z | VTBD | EGLL | Percell Perry | Airbus A320 neo (A20N) | -338 ft/m | 5261 nm | 12:26 | View | |
20JUL22 1629Z | VTBD | EGLL | Sven Lenkewitz | Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner (B78X) | -1493 ft/m | 5247 nm | 11:19 | View | |
14JUL22 2058Z | VTBD | EGLL | ResetXPDR | Boeing 747-8 (B748) | -230 ft/m | 5294 nm | 11:53 | View |