21 May 2020 10:40 AM
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1. World's Shortest Commercial Flight
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The world's shortest commercial flight takes place between the two Orkney Islands, Westray and Papa Westray, just north of Scotland, separated by a distance of only 2.7 kms. Operated by Loganair, the flight duration is officially two minutes, but under ideal wind condition can be completed in only 47 seconds. Tickets are priced at about $30 per passenger with no in-flight service. The island of Papa Westray is home to just over 70 people, and 60 archaeological sites. Flight taking off from Papa Westray.
Papa Westray Airport terminal.
You can watch the entire flight in the video below.
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