Transport

Why Pilots Don’t Fly Straight

The shortest distance between two points is a straight line, right? Not when you’re flying. The flight from London to Auckland covers 18,336 kilometers, and the route from London to Dunedin spans 19,086 kilometers. On a map, you can see the most direct paths, but commercial planes rarely take them. Seven different factors push aircraft off their ideal routes, adding time, burning extra fuel, and ultimately raising ticket prices for passengers.

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