Top 10 Longest **Domestic** Flights in the World
Aug 10, 2013, 10:13 am
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If you don't count Russia or the US for longest nonstop contiguous domestic flight (because they're going to win any contest for that), what's next? Best I could come up with is YUL-YVR@2295 miles. Maybe there's something in China that beats it?
Aug 10, 2013, 10:31 am
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There's a YYT-YYC flight that clocks in at 2695 miles which gives SEA-MIA a run for its money....
(and if you're not happy that the gulf of st. lawrence sits between newfoundland and the mainland, it would probably be YHZ-YYC at 2334 miles?)
(and if you're not happy that the gulf of st. lawrence sits between newfoundland and the mainland, it would probably be YHZ-YYC at 2334 miles?)
Nov 13, 2013, 11:40 am
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Just made a new post with the Top 10 Non-Stop Flights in the World, check it out here: http://www.weekendblitz.com/top-10-w...-stop-flights/
Nov 13, 2013, 2:42 pm
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By area, Russia is the biggest state by far. But then there is pretty close bunch of 5 states: Canada, China, USA, Brazil and Australia. The seventh, India, is less than half the size of Australia.
So. What are the longest domestic flights of China, Brazil and Australia?
Nov 13, 2013, 2:55 pm
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Why would US need to win?
By area, Russia is the biggest state by far. But then there is pretty close bunch of 5 states: Canada, China, USA, Brazil and Australia. The seventh, India, is less than half the size of Australia.
So. What are the longest domestic flights of China, Brazil and Australia?
By area, Russia is the biggest state by far. But then there is pretty close bunch of 5 states: Canada, China, USA, Brazil and Australia. The seventh, India, is less than half the size of Australia.
So. What are the longest domestic flights of China, Brazil and Australia?
Nov 16, 2013, 7:14 am
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Great post, thanks!
I am pretty intrigued by how some connecting flights don't actually make the trip any longer, your LAX example is probably the perfect scenario. The one I fly quite a bit and have been fascinated by is that SFO-SIN is only 2 miles shorter than SFO-NRT-SIN.
I am pretty intrigued by how some connecting flights don't actually make the trip any longer, your LAX example is probably the perfect scenario. The one I fly quite a bit and have been fascinated by is that SFO-SIN is only 2 miles shorter than SFO-NRT-SIN.
Nov 16, 2013, 7:27 am
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Great post, thanks!
I am pretty intrigued by how some connecting flights don't actually make the trip any longer, your LAX example is probably the perfect scenario. The one I fly quite a bit and have been fascinated by is that SFO-SIN is only 2 miles shorter than SFO-NRT-SIN.
I am pretty intrigued by how some connecting flights don't actually make the trip any longer, your LAX example is probably the perfect scenario. The one I fly quite a bit and have been fascinated by is that SFO-SIN is only 2 miles shorter than SFO-NRT-SIN.
Nov 19, 2013, 10:00 am
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Just made a new post with the Top 10 Non-Stop Flights in the World, check it out here: http://www.weekendblitz.com/top-10-w...-stop-flights/
#1 and #4 operate one way only. Qantas operates SYD-DFW direct, and routes via Brisbane on the return. SYD-DFW / DFW-BNE-SYD is QF7 / QF8.
Nov 19, 2013, 1:36 pm
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Great post, thanks!
I am pretty intrigued by how some connecting flights don't actually make the trip any longer, your LAX example is probably the perfect scenario. The one I fly quite a bit and have been fascinated by is that SFO-SIN is only 2 miles shorter than SFO-NRT-SIN.
I am pretty intrigued by how some connecting flights don't actually make the trip any longer, your LAX example is probably the perfect scenario. The one I fly quite a bit and have been fascinated by is that SFO-SIN is only 2 miles shorter than SFO-NRT-SIN.
Nov 26, 2013, 3:05 pm
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Update 11/26/13: Etihad Airways has announced service from their hub in Abu Dhabi-AUH to Los Angeles-LAX. This 8,390 mile route is expected to begin June 1, 2014 and would move Etihad from not even ranking in the Top 10 to having the 3rd longest non-stop flight in the world. The airline expects to fly the route using a Boeing 777-200LR. (Thanks to reader "BNAOWB" for the info! More info here: USA Today)
Unlike the aircraft in the photo, the 777-200LR is expected to have windows
Dec 4, 2013, 10:40 am
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I fly BOS-SFO twice a year. It's roughly tied with MIA-SEA for longest lower-48 nonstop in distance and duration (6:43 or so). It's actually about a half-hour longer than BOS-LHR.
It's the best use of miles for awards and upgrades I can think of. You pay at the domestic rates for an award that is really like North America to Europe.
It's the best use of miles for awards and upgrades I can think of. You pay at the domestic rates for an award that is really like North America to Europe.
Dec 4, 2013, 11:08 pm
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Dec 5, 2013, 10:59 am
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