Travel: We think we know it all, but we’re actually just scratching the surface. Ever wondered how long the world’s shortest commercial flight is? (Hint: it’s shorter than boiling an egg.) Or which country has zero rivers? Or what quirky pizza topping is a hit in Sweden? You might be surprised!
With international travel on hold for now, why not use this time to dive into some fascinating travel trivia? It’s a perfect way to take a break from the endless news cycle while picking up fun facts to fill those awkward silences on video calls. Trust us—nothing breaks the ice like sharing how many steps you are from the nearest trash bin at Disneyland!
1. The World’s Longest Commercial Flight Lasted About 30 Hours.
Qantas’ legendary ‘Double Sunrise’ service, which operated between Australia and Sri Lanka from 1943 to 1945, often stretched beyond 30 hours, with passengers experiencing two sunrises during their journey. Today, the longest commercial flight is the Singapore Airlines route from Singapore to New York, with an average flight time of 17 hours and 50 minutes.
2. The World’s Shortest Commercial Flight Lasts Under Two Minutes.
Surprisingly, the shortest commercial flight takes only one and a half minutes to travel between the nearby islands of Westray and Papa Westray in Scotland’s Orkney Islands. Less than 50 seconds was the fastest flight ever recorded.
