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Old Aug 18, 2010 | 10:51 am
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Originally Posted by moondog
As it turns out, it was only 200 miles longer than the optimal route, and winds were almost a non-factor.
Odds are the lower winds on that route made it more desirable for that day. If the jetstream was farther north then a "typical" pattern would have faced stronger headwinds and it would have been a slower flight.
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