The location of Europe on the world map means that, for long-range aircraft such as the Boeing 787 'Dreamliner' family, there are few corners of the globe that can't be reached on a non-stop basis.

The 14-day trip organised by Captain’s Choice, departing in February next year, will use a specially-hired Qantas A330-300 to fly from Sydney to London on an “almost identical flight path to the one ...