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Old Jan 2, 2011 | 12:41 am
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rybob1
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Originally Posted by beckoa
Well it is around 100 miles more then ANC-Hawaii, and depending on the route, is close to or exceeds AS' current longest route- ANC-ORD.

http://gc.kls2.com/cgi-bin/gc?PATH=A...avy&MAP-STYLE=
According to Boeing's website, the 737-800 has a range of "3,115 nautical miles (5,765 km) [2-class with winglets]"

Flying GEG to Hawaii (according to Great Circle Mapper)-
HNL 2881 mi
OGG 2840 mi
LIH 2908 mi
KOA 2886 mi

Additionally, ANC-ORD is 2846 miles.

Theoretically, it would have the range to cover this, however yes, winter time winds would obviously impact it. Additionally, I believe ETOPS requires additional fuel to be stored, and not sure this added weight would allow for it to fly that far.
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