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Hachiouji-shi
14th May 2006, 08:32
What is CX's current longest flight time and where to?

Night Watch
14th May 2006, 08:42
New York (JFK) direct.... 15-16.5 hours depending on the wind and route. A340-600

Hachiouji-shi
14th May 2006, 11:16
What route does it use? Polar?

Night Watch
14th May 2006, 11:28
As I said.... depends on the wind. Usually NOPAC or PACOTS route HKG-JFK to take advantage of the tailwind, and Polar route JFK-HKG to avoid the headwind (and sometimes pick up some tailwind).