What is the world's shortest flight?

The world's shortest trip you can take by air is a flight which lasts between 47 and 60 seconds from Westray Airport to Papa Westray Airport.

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If the wind is not too strong, the flight may last as little as 47 seconds. However, if there are strong winds, then the flight may take up to 60 seconds.

Passengers will be transported on a small aeroplane, the size of an average minibus, on the short 1.7 mile flight from one side of the Orkney Islands, Scotland, to another. These flights are operated by Loganair. As an alternative to flying across the water, tourists may take a rough boat ride which lasts for around 20 minutes.

Most of the flight's passengers are students with their teachers as they enjoy learning about the Orkney Islands' archaeological sites. Tourists and photographers also use this flight because they enjoy the Orkney Islands' scenery and history.