SFO-NRT DC10?
Nov 5, 2002 | 4:54 pm
#1
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Join Date: May 2001
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SFO-NRT DC10?
Noticed on 5 Nov NRT-SFO and SFO-NRT
are dc 10-30??
Is this common?
Mechanical?
Fuel stop required?
Thanks!
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are dc 10-30??
Is this common?
Mechanical?
Fuel stop required?
Thanks!
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Nov 5, 2002 | 5:44 pm
#2
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: FLL
Posts: 1,679
This is news to me. It's not that far to fly without a fuel stop.
Nov 5, 2002 | 5:52 pm
#3
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That's well within range for a DC-10-30 at 5,123 miles even in a headwind. CP used to fly YVR-HKG which is 1,270 miles further. Occasional westbound fuel stops in TPE and OKA were required.
Nov 6, 2002 | 6:17 am
#5
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I'm glad I did my SIN trips before the plane switches...I sat upstairs on 4 flights and it they the best flights I have ever had!!