Originally Posted by
davetravels
Could a 787 reach SEA from SYD? Maybe hook up with LHR and/or AMS flights? I guess flying to/from SYD to/from Europe probably doesn't make much sense! Just a thought about potential connections.
No it doesn't. Oz-Europe is a painfully long flight, the only airline currently serving that route via LAX is NZ to LHR, although they also fly via HKG. Until the US doesn't require transiting customers to clear immigration/recheck bags it will likely remain the least favoured option.