Shortest Flight Europe/U.K. to Oz ?
Jul 18th 2006, 9:13 am
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Shortest Flight Europe/U.K. to Oz ?
We are planning a recce , in September , mainly to Brisbane and Adelaide ;
instead of stopping over in Singapore , can anyone recommend shortest possible flight from London or N.W. Europe , to either Sydney or Melbourne ?
Many thanks for any suggestions !
instead of stopping over in Singapore , can anyone recommend shortest possible flight from London or N.W. Europe , to either Sydney or Melbourne ?
Many thanks for any suggestions !
Jul 18th 2006, 9:16 am
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Re: Shortest Flight Europe/U.K. to Oz ?
Originally Posted by Ray51
We are planning a recce , in September , mainly to Brisbane and Adelaide ;
instead of stopping over in Singapore , can anyone recommend shortest possible flight from London or N.W. Europe , to either Sydney or Melbourne ?
Many thanks for any suggestions !
instead of stopping over in Singapore , can anyone recommend shortest possible flight from London or N.W. Europe , to either Sydney or Melbourne ?
Many thanks for any suggestions !
Jul 18th 2006, 9:20 am
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Re: Shortest Flight Europe/U.K. to Oz ?
Originally Posted by Shakmaty
Not quite sure what you mean....all the flights are the same distance
we're trying to spend the least time poss , inside planes and airports...
Jul 18th 2006, 9:20 am
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Re: Shortest Flight Europe/U.K. to Oz ?
Originally Posted by Shakmaty
Not quite sure what you mean....all the flights are the same distance
Europe to Dubai, Dubai to Singapore (I know you said no), Singapore to Oz.
Either way Via Dubai, Singapore, Bangkok you are going to have to stop off for refuelling.
Jul 18th 2006, 9:54 am
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Re: Shortest Flight Europe/U.K. to Oz ?
Sorry to poke my nose in but Emirates fly direct from Dubai to Melbourne 14 hour flight.
Jul 18th 2006, 10:01 am
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Re: Shortest Flight Europe/U.K. to Oz ?
Originally Posted by Izzy
Sorry to poke my nose in but Emirates fly direct from Dubai to Melbourne 14 hour flight.
Yes that flights a killa. If your willing to gamble the jet lag against saving time
Jul 18th 2006, 10:07 am
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Re: Shortest Flight Europe/U.K. to Oz ?
Emirates fly to Sydney, Melbourne & Perth direct. For Brisbane they stop in Singapore.
Jul 18th 2006, 10:54 am
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Re: Shortest Flight Europe/U.K. to Oz ?
There are loads of one-stop flights. Just find one with the shortest re-fuelling time at the hub (Singapore/KL/Bangkok/HK/Dubai etc) and you should be able to do it in around 21 hours.
Jul 18th 2006, 11:03 am
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Re: Shortest Flight Europe/U.K. to Oz ?
Originally Posted by Izzy
Sorry to poke my nose in but Emirates fly direct from Dubai to Melbourne 14 hour flight.
