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Old Dec 20, 2024 | 9:28 pm
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Originally Posted by bobbytables
LarryJ’s response sums it up but I would like to note that the southern hemisphere is really quite empty. There is certainly a portion of the SYD-JNB route where no airport is within 3 hours flight time, possibly even 4.
The Boeing 787 is certified for 330 minute ETOPS, that's 5 hours and 30 minutes

The Airbus A350 XWB is certified for up to 370 minute ETOPS, that's 6 hours and 10 minutes.
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