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Jul 21, 2016, 11:42 am

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albireo

Join Date: Mar 2005

Location: Paris

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Fastest commercial RTW ?

Though not exactly a mileage run in order to collect FF points, I wonder what is the fastest way to get around the world using scheduled commercial flights only. By RTW I mean :

An itinerary than crosses all meridians
Total mileage > 25000 miles
Departure city is a free parameter

For example, LAX-DXB, DXB-SYD on Emirates then SYD-LAX on Qantas or United can get you around the world with only two connections, however the schedules don't quite match so much time will be lost in airports.

Any suggestion ?

PS: this is meant to be a game only. I have no plans to actually fly around the world in one streak.

Last edited by albireo; Jul 21, 2016 at 11:49 am

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