Sydney to Denpasar in an A321? with a standard range of about 2000nm ( single class)for a 2500nm trip will mean 1 or 2 auxillary fuel tanks to be fitted which may restrict payload...interesting with any wx holding and headwinds.
For example, climb and cruise into a 100kt h/wind makes it a 7hr trip at 3200kg/hr=22.4 tonnes fuel burn for an a/c that holds 23.3tonnes. This long sector you can bring on the overnight!
Last edited by aulglarse; 6th Dec 2007 at 10:58.