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• One of the shortest commercial flights in the world was indeed in Scotland, specifically between the two Orkney Islands of Westray and Papa Westray.
• The distance between these two islands is very short, and the flight duration is typically less than two minutes.
• The flight, operated by Loganair, covers a distance of approximately 1.7 miles (2.7 kilometers).
• The record for the shortest scheduled passenger flight was set on this route, with a flight time as quick as 47 seconds on occasion, depending on wind conditions.
• This flight is not only a practical means of transportation for the local residents but also a unique experience for tourists who want to say they’ve been on one of the world’s shortest flights.