Qantas' direct link between Western Australia and England's capital will reroute its service via Singapore in a bid to avoid Iranian airspace due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza and Israel. This is amid fears that Iranian forces are planning an imminent attack on Israel. Previously, Qantas' direct service from Perth International Airport (PER) to London Heathrow International Airport (LHR) would operate non-stop between the two cities, with an average flight time of around 17 and a half hours.