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Old Mar 6, 2022 | 12:21 pm
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Originally Posted by gusd
How does this affect ETOPS? Does UA still use diversion airports in Russia for ETOPS purposes?
With the 787-9 ETOPS qualified for 330 minutes (5.5 hours), that is does not require Russian airports as an option.
ANC-NRT is 3,433 miles and there are other Aleutian airports


Would UA use and get access in an appropriate circumstance -- I would think that would be a yes.

Note -- I am not a commercial pilot or route planner
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