Cathay Pacific plans to operate Hong Kong-New York flight via Atlantic route Cathay Pacific may be about to operate the world's longest commercial flight by redirecting its regular service to New York over the Atlantic -- a route that would steer clear of Russian airspace -- instead of taking its usual path over the Pacific. The Honk Kong based airlines has announced plans for the longest passenger flight in the world that will cover just under 9,000 nautical miles (16,668km, or 10,357 miles) in 16 to 17 hours. The airline will be rerouting its trans-Pacific New York City to Hong Kong flight over the Atlantic Ocean instead. While many airlines have avoided Russian airspace in the wake of the country's invasion of Ukraine -- many due to reciprocal air blockades -- Cathay sa...
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