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Old Feb 25, 2008, 1:33 pm
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Originally Posted by loudgonzo
I'm doing a trip to Australia next month, and my return is Christchurch-Auckland-LAX-DFW. From AKL to LAX shows the A330-200. I'm sure it's not a problem, but the #'s don't add up.... The distance from AKL to LAX is over 2,000 kilometers from the max range of the A330. What am I missing?

Thanks in advance...
Nope... The A330-200 is actually quite a capable aircraft.

Max range with full payload is 12,500kms, so think of an A330-200 as a small 777 (and most importantly quieter).

http://www.airbus.com/en/aircraftfam...fications.html

AKL-LAX according to Great Circle Mapper = 10,467km

http://gc.kls2.com/cgi-bin/gc?PATH=A...avy&MAP-STYLE=
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