international · 22h 00m · 17,000 km
Sydney to London
2 airlines · 2 aircraft ranked
In business class, British Airways's Club Suite (787-9) edges out the field with a 7.9/10.In premium economy, Qantas's Premium Economy (A380-QF) leads the field with a 5.9/10.
Quick pick
Fly British Airways. It has a private suite and a door for privacy.
If fares are comparable, this is the better cabin.
Fly Qantas. It has a wider seat (19.5" vs 18.5") and free Wi-Fi (paid on British Airways).
If fares are comparable, this is the better cabin.
Fly Qantas. It has free Wi-Fi (paid on British Airways).
If prices are similar, go with this one.
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- In business class, British Airways's Club Suite (787-9) edges out the field with a 7.9/10.
- In premium economy, Qantas's Premium Economy (A380-QF) leads the field with a 5.9/10.
- In economy, Qantas's Economy (A380-QF) leads the field with a 4.7/10.
- Qantas is the only carrier offering first class on this route, scoring 8.2/10.
Frequently asked
Which is better in business: Qantas or British Airways on SYD-LHR?
Club Suite (British Airways, 787-9) edges out Qantas Business Suite (Qantas Airways, A380-QF) in business, scoring 7.9/10 vs 7.5. The deciding factor: a closed suite door vs an open cabin. Qantas Airways fights back on legroom and seat width.
Which is better in premium economy: Qantas or British Airways on SYD-LHR?
Premium Economy (Qantas Airways, A380-QF) edges out World Traveller Plus (British Airways, 787-9) in premium economy, scoring 5.9/10 vs 5.2. The deciding factor: Free Wi-Fi vs Paid Wi-Fi.
Which is better in economy: Qantas or British Airways on SYD-LHR?
Economy (Qantas Airways, A380-QF) edges out World Traveller (British Airways, 787-9) in economy, scoring 4.7/10 vs 4.1. The deciding factor: Free Wi-Fi vs Paid Wi-Fi.
What are the best seats in Qantas Qantas First on SYD-LHR?
Best: Suite 2F is the most private of all suites; F and K seats are good for couples Avoid: Row 1 suites are closest to the galley and may experience more foot traffic Marc Newson designed open suites on the upper deck. 1-1-1 layout with all aisle access. 83-inch bed is among the longest in the sky. AC power, USB, and Ethernet ports. IFE is Panasonic eX2 with 17-inch screen. No wifi currently; Viasat rollout planned 2026.
What are the best seats in Qantas Qantas Business Suite on SYD-LHR?
Best: Middle seats E/F for couples (divider between them); window seats in odd rows (11,13,15,17,19,21,23,25,27) for closest window positioning Avoid: Window seats in even rows have the seat positioned further from the window; seats near galley between upper and lower deck Thompson Vantage XL staggered 1-2-1 on upper deck. All seats have direct aisle access. 80-inch fully flat bed. 16-inch HD touchscreen IFE (Panasonic eX2). USB and AC power. No wifi currently.
What are the best seats in Qantas Premium Economy on SYD-LHR?
Best: Row 31 A/B and K/J are bassinet row but also offer extra legroom; row 31 D/E/F center seats also have extra legroom without bassinet noise risk Avoid: Rows 38 and 39 do not have overhead storage bins; last row may have limited recline 2-3-2 layout on main deck. 13.3-inch HD screen. USB and AC power at every seat. 9-degree recline with legrest and footrest.
What are the best seats in Qantas Economy on SYD-LHR?
Best: Row 71D for extra space; rows 80A and 80K; row 51 H-J-K has extra legroom without exit row restrictions Avoid: Rows near lavatories at rear; middle seats in 3-4-3 layout; seats near stairs between decks 3-4-3 on main deck. 12-inch pivoting HD touchscreen (Panasonic eX2). USB-A in armrest and shared AC outlet near footrest. 5-degree recline. No wifi currently.
What are the best seats in British Airways Club Suite on SYD-LHR?
Best: Row 5 (5A, 5E, 5F, 5K) is the best row with no toilets or galleys nearby and priority meal service. Rows 6-7 are also quiet. The forward cabin (12 seats) is more intimate than the aft cabin (26 seats). Avoid: 6A and 6K have only a single window instead of two. Rows 8, 20, and 21 are near galleys and toilets. Row 25 gets meal service last and is near the premium economy bassinets. 38 Club Suite seats split across two separate cabins divided by a galley. Forward cabin has 12 seats, aft cabin has 26 seats. All seats have doors, direct aisle access, and middle pairs have retractable dividers. As of April 2026, only 1 of 18 BA 787-9s has this configuration; check your aircraft type before booking.
What are the best seats in British Airways World Traveller Plus on SYD-LHR?
Best: Row 45 has the most legroom with no seats ahead and is furthest from economy toilets. Avoid: Row 50 is adjacent to bathroom doors. Center seats in the 3-abreast middle section (D-E-F) are least private. 39-seat premium economy in 2-3-2 configuration. Latest winged headrest design for sleeping support. USB charging at every seat. Complimentary meal service with upgraded options. Dedicated cabin crew.
What are the best seats in British Airways World Traveller on SYD-LHR?
Best: Rows 60-62 are closest to the exit and allow early deplaning. Row 60 has extra legroom as the first economy row. Avoid: Row 75 (last row) is sandwiched between lavatories and the rear galley with heavy traffic and limited recline. Rows 73-75 experience galley noise. 130 economy seats in 9-abreast 3-3-3 configuration. Seatback IFE with 10-inch screen. USB charging at every seat. Complimentary meals on long-haul routes. The 787 Dreamliner features higher humidity, lower cabin altitude, and larger dimmable windows.