5 Of The Shortest Commercial Flights In The World

By: Vaishali Kapila

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Some flights zip by so fast, you barely get your seatbelt buckled. Let's take a look at the shortest commercial flights in the world and see just how brief they are.

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1. Westray to Papa Westray, Scotland

This flight between Westray and Papa Westray in Scotland's Orkney is a mere 1.5 to 2 minutes long, covering a distance of just 2.7 kilometres.

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2. St. Gallen-Altrenrhein to Friedrichshafen

This scenic 8-minute flight between St. Gallen-Altrenrhein, Switzerland, and Friedrichshafen, Germany, offers a quick shortcut over Lake Constance.

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3. Kegata to Apowo, Papua New Guinea

In the rugged mountains, this 2-minute flight is a vital link for villagers, providing essential access to the outside world.

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4. Maastricht to Liege

This quick hop between the Netherlands and Belgium takes just 10 mins, whisking travellers across the border faster than a city taxi ride.

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5. Tarama to Minna Islands, Japan

This 15-minute flight between Okinawa's islands offers a glimpse of the turquoise paradise, with the landscape unfolding quickly.

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Click below to learn what to do if you miss a connecting flight

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