This Is The Shortest Flight In The World And It Takes Only One Minute!
Fasten your seatbelts but hurry up or you might reach your destination first! While there are many flights whose duration is shorter than the time it takes you to go through the security and boarding, this flight is short enough that we are sure booking the tickets for it might take more!?Have you ever wondered which is the world's shortest flight operated and in what part of the world? If the answer is yes, then keep on reading to learn more about this quick-fast journey.
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Shortest Flight In The World
Operated by Loganair, a Scottish airline, the world's shortest scheduled flight travels between two beautiful and quaint Orkney Islands in Scotland. Islands Westray and Para Westray are connected through this flight in just a minute and a half.?While the operating time is a minute and a half, the actual flying time is less than a minute. The record for the fastest flight is 53 seconds which was flown by Stuart Linklater.?
The flight covers a distance of 1.7 miles across water, which you'll be amused to know is also roughly the length of the runway of Edinburgh Airport, with Edinburgh being the capital of Scotland.
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The flight also features a passenger seat arrangement where people sitting in the front row can actually see the pilot handle various aircraft operations and it has been operational since 1967. This short flight is more than just a novelty as it plays a crucial role in connecting all of the 70 residents of Papa Westray to the rest of the world.
Although the journey is brief, it's no less memorable. In recent years, many tourists have also travelled via this flight simply to witness breathtaking views of the stunning Scottish coastline and crystal-clear blue waters and experience this unique journey.
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