Originally Posted by badairsucker
NYC...can a 380 fly direct to NYC with decent payload and fuel? I don't think so.
QF operate their A380s LAX-MEL daily, that route with the winds has a longer air nautical miles than JKF-HKG. QF have the A model A380s, anything built after 2012 is lighter, and the wing has already been updated to reduce drag further.
In London, I think they would be going to LGW like Oasis did.