All about ‘world’s shortest and fastest commercial flight’ that travels 1.7 miles in less than a minute

The journey is so short that “If there were a flight attendant, they wouldn’t even finish their introduction before the plane landed.”

Not all flights are long and tedious. A video about an incredibly short Loganair flight in Scotland connecting the Orkney islands of Westray and Papa Westray, that lasts just a minute and a half, has gone viral.

The trip usually takes about 1 minute and 14 seconds but in ideal weather, the flying time can sometimes be less than a minute. The fastest time ever recorded for this route was 53 seconds, achieved by pilot Stuart Linklater.

For residents, doctors, and students, the flight is a vital form of transportation as it links two islands. Additionally, it’s a distinctive draw for travellers who want to experience the novelty of such a short journey

However, the flight is prone to delays due to unpredictable weather. The video mentions that people often joke, “If there were a flight attendant, they wouldn’t even finish their introduction before the plane landed.”

Responding to the video, one user wrote, “Please fasten yo…thank you for flying.” Another user said, “This video took even longer time.” A third user commented, “So do we need to reach two hours before at the airport?” A fourth user said, “How do you go to school? We fly to school.”

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The route launched in 1967, and quickly became known for holding the record for the shortest scheduled flights in the world. The flight operates daily in both directions, except on Saturdays. Linklater, who retired in 2013, completed the flight more than 12,000 times and still holds the record for the fastest flight time.