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Old Dec 20, 2016 | 1:47 am
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Richym99
 
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: South Wales, UK
Programs: UA 1k
Posts: 693
750mph ground speed is the best I've experienced, on a 777 IAH to LHR flight with a 200mph tailwind from reaching cruising altitude to the east coast and well above 100mph for much of the crossing. A sub nine hour flight, but like a rollercoaster ride.
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