Originally Posted by
StoopidS
Sorry to wake up an old thread, but seeking the collective wisdom of FT.
I think this is valid for DCIR29SA, checked mileage according to mileage monkey, but can someone confirm please?
HKG-xORD-BOS
BOS-xMIA-xDFW-MEX
MEX-SCL
SCL-SYD
SYD-BKK
BKK-HKG
The major sticking point is SCL-SYD: the flight stops in AKL, and if you put in SCL-AKL-SYD, then it's just over 29000. If SCL-SYD, then just under. The SCL-SYD is a single flight code, so are miles calculated as direct SCL-SYD?
I also asked in another forum but will ask again here, can the above itinerary be booked via a UK travel agent, and any idea on pricing?
cheers
Code:
From To Initial
Heading Distance
HKG (22°18'32"N 113°54'53"E) ORD (41°58'54"N 87°54'24"W) 17.4° (N) 7793 mi
ORD (41°58'54"N 87°54'24"W) BOS (42°21'47"N 71°00'23"W) 82.6° (E) 867 mi
BOS (42°21'47"N 71°00'23"W) MIA (25°47'43"N 80°17'24"W) 207.8° (SW) 1258 mi
MIA (25°47'43"N 80°17'24"W) DFW (32°53'49"N 97°02'17"W) 299.8° (NW) 1121 mi
DFW (32°53'49"N 97°02'17"W) MEX (19°26'11"N 99°04'20"W) 188.2° (S) 935 mi
MEX (19°26'11"N 99°04'20"W) SCL (33°23'35"S 70°47'09"W) 152.5° (SE) 4085 mi
SCL (33°23'35"S 70°47'09"W) SYD (33°56'46"S 151°10'38"E) 214.5° (SW) 7060 mi
SYD (33°56'46"S 151°10'38"E) BKK (13°40'52"N 100°44'50"E) 305.7° (NW) 4662 mi
BKK (13°40'52"N 100°44'50"E) HKG (22°18'32"N 113°54'53"E) 53.7° (NE) 1049 mi
Total: 28830 mi
http://www.gcmap.com/dist?P=hkg-ord,...yd-bkk,bkk-hkg
So should be good. The great circle mapper isn't the official distance so the official airline distance could be different but you have enough leeway it shouldn't be a problem.
If scl-syd is a single flight number then the intermediate stop shouldn't matter.
You can't purchase the ticket in the UK. If you starting in HKG you have to purchase from an airline or travel agent there (or in canada using the canada exception). If you review the thread you will see how others purchased their tickets from HKG.