Cathay Pacific is planning the world’s longest passenger flight by rerouting its New York to Hong Kong service over the Atlantic in a new path that steers clear of Russia. The Guardian reports.
It is noted that the airline is seeking an overflight permit for the journey, which will fly across the Atlantic, Europe and Central Asia. The flight path will cover «just under 9,000 nautical miles» (16,668km, or 10,357 miles) in 16 to 17 hours.
It will surpass a Singapore Airlines flight travelling from the south-east Asian city-state to New York, which flies a shorter distance in a longer time — about 15,343km (9,534 miles) in 18 hours.
