Category: Airlines, Airports & Lounges

JFK – Singapore: The Longest Flight in the World

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Singapore Airlines SQ23 from New York-JFK to Singapore, travels more than 15,300km (about 9,500miles) and is the longest scheduled nonstop flight in the world. Today’s flight was shorter than average; 17h 44m in the air. The gate-to-gate time was 18h 44m due to a 58 minute taxi at JFK. Aircraft A350-900ULR 9V-SVF. Click on post […]

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100 – Mauritania 🇲🇷

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I landed in Nouadhibou, Mauritania yesterday, a bucket-list destination and a milestone. Mauritania was the 100th country I’ve traveled to. Having spent 3 straight days in the air I’ll say only that the approach was extraordinary and security tight. I drew the attention of the authorities, who were confused that I would transit through their […]

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La Paz-El Alto Intl. Airport, The highest international airport in the world (13,325’)

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At an elevation of 13,325 feet (~4060m), La Paz-El Alto airport is the highest international airport in the world. The low air density means reduced lift, so airplanes have to takeoff and land at higher speeds and the effects of engine power and air braking systems are substantially reduced. Many aircraft types, especially wide-body airplanes, […]

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