Flying the Remote Outback Route Where Qantas Was Born | Rex Saab 340B+ ZL5203

Experience one of Australia’s most remote regional flights — Rex (Regional Express) Flight ZL5203 from Longreach to Townsville, with a stop in Winton, the historic birthplace of Qantas. Filmed in January 2025 amid 43 °C outback heat, this journey showcases the rugged beauty of western Queensland aboard a 29-year-old Saab 340B+ turboprop — a true workhorse of regional aviation. Join me from boarding at Longreach through the short hop to Winton and onward to Townsville, featuring real-time footage of the outback landscapes, crew operations, and that unmistakable Saab prop sound. Flight Details 🛫 Longreach (LRE) → Winton (WIN) → Townsville (TSV) ✈️ Aircraft: Saab 340B+ (VH-ZRH) 29 years old! 👨‍✈️ Airline: Regional Express (Rex) 📅 Filmed: January 2025 | Temperature: 43 °C 📍 Featuring Winton – Birthplace of Qantas Whether you’re an aviation geek, a Saab 340 enthusiast, or just love outback flying, this full-flight video captures the authentic regional travel experience few ever see. Timestamps 0:00 Introduction & Longreach Airport 1:04 Boarding ZL5203 5:36 Take-off from Longreach 7:12 En-route to Winton 9:00 Landing at Winton (43 °C heat!) 12:00 Winton Stopover & Departure 18:00 Cruise to Townsville 19:00 Descent 20:30 Landing ✈️ Subscribe for more real-world aviation journeys and full-flight videos from around Australia and beyond! #RexAirlines #Saab340 #AussieFlyer #FlightReview #OutbackAustralia #Winton #Longreach #Townsville #QantasHistory #AviationGeek #regionalexpress Music by: Bensound.com/royalty-free-music License code: JTNSWO8HT0GYMDFW Artist: : Benjamin Tissot