Sir Charles Kingsford Smith By Rebecca Miles Jun 29, 1928 Kingsford Smith and his crew became the first men to fly from the United States to Australia Aug 31, 1928 Kingsford Smith and Ulm became the first to fly non-stop across Australia. Sep 27, 1928 Kingsford Smith became the first to fly non-stop across the Tasman Sea to New Zealand. Jul 31, 1929 Kingsford Smith and Ulm flew the Southern Cross to London in a record time of twelve days and eighteen hours. Jun 28, 1930 Kingsford Smith and Ulm completed the first circumnavigation of the globe. Oct 31, 1933 Kingsford Smith set a new record for flying from Australia to London – seven days and four hours.