With the development of science and technology, people are becoming more and more convenient to travel, and aircraft with fast speed and high safety performance have become the first choice for people to travel long distances. You may have flown on different airlines and experienced many unique routes, but have you ever had the experience of "just getting on the plane and then getting off the plane"? Although international routes need to cross national borders, the "shortness" of some of these routes is unbelievable.
Papa Westerre Island-Westerly Island Route
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Located above the Orkney Islands, this route is a route used to connect the Scottish islands of Papa Westerly and Westerly. The commercial flight flies less than two minutes, and passengers can shuttle between the two islands in 57 seconds if wind allows, arguably "just after takeoff and about to descend.". The flight costs $30 one way and doesn't offer entertainment such as lunch and movies, so the plane doesn't even have to put away the pulleys and landing gear for a short period of time.
The airline operating this route is British Logan Airlines. The route has been in operation since 1967, but was not opened to visitors until 2011.
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Many people question the operational significance and value of flights, after all, the maintenance cost of aircraft as a means of transportation is itself very high. In fact, this route is mainly for tourists who travel between the two islands and for teachers and students who visit and study. Originally, there were two ways to choose between ferry and plane, but after the ferry was stopped, people eventually had to rely on this route. Now, the tourism industry of Papa Westerre Island is gradually developing, more and more tourists choose to take this flight to the island, and even many tourists start this island trip simply to experience this 57-second ultra-short route.
Karpathos-Cassos Island route
Karpathos is the second largest island in the Greek islands of Dodecanese in the southeastern Aegean Sea, while Kasos is the southernmost island in the archipelago and is known for its rich underwater heritage.
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Flights between Karpathos and Kasos were once operated by Olympic Airlines, a regional carrier based in Greece. The two islands are separated by about 19 kilometers, and it takes only 5 minutes for tourists to travel between the two places by plane. The airline has now opened flights from its hubs in Athens, Rhodes and Thessaloniki to dozens of destinations in Greece.
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In addition to flights, tourists can also choose the ferry way to travel between the two places, and the sailing time is about 1 hour to 1 hour and 40 minutes. Ferries between the two places are mainly operated by two ferry companies, BlueStar and Anek Lines.
Connemara–Inishmore Island Route
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Both the Connemara Peninsula and the Arun Islands are located near the irish city of Galway. The city of Galway is often referred to as the "most Irish", while the Aran Islands are a picturesque mix of three limestone islands at the mouth of Galway Bay on ireland's west coast – Inishmore, Inishman and Inishir. The Arun Islands are like a sparkling jewel in the Irish crown and attract visitors with their desolate beauty.
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Inishmore Isle is the largest island in the Arun Islands and the most easily accessible island from Galway. The island is home to one of Ireland's most important and spectacular archaeological sites, as well as some lively taverns and restaurants. Most visitors to the archipelago will choose to see the island's Angus Castle, one of Ireland's oldest archaeological sites.
Sint Maarten-Anguilla route
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Sint Maarten is located in the Caribbean Sea, with the Netherlands in the south and the French Overseas Territory in the north. Its clean sandy beaches and pleasant climate are popular with tourists. Princess Juliana International Airport in St. Martin is also a popular international airport, and since the airport's airseas are only 2301 meters long, the aircraft lowers its altitude before landing. Many tourists who are on vacation on the beach can feel the strong air currents brought by the close flying of passenger planes overhead. When the plane flew over Maho Beach near the airport, it was only about 10 meters to 20 meters above the beach. Here, people can feel the "blow head landing", so this beach has become a popular spot for many aircraft enthusiasts to photograph the landing of airplanes.
Anguilla is a British Overseas Territory located at the northern tip of the Leeward Islands in the Eastern Caribbean Sea, with a humid and hot climate. There are many offshore coral reefs, fine and clean white sand beaches, clear waters and long coastlines. Anguilla's water temperatures are moderate all year round, with fewer tourists, and the coastline is well protected, making it a niche tourist destination well worth visiting.
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If you want to get somewhere else for a holiday and a short trip by the way, then a flight between Saint Martin and Anguilla is definitely the right choice.
Saint Martin–Saint Barts Route
Located in the French West Indies, Saint Bart Island covers an area of only 21 square kilometers and is one of the smallest islands in the Caribbean. Although small in size, sparsely populated, and without a deep-water marina, there is only an airport that can accommodate 20 small planes, but it is a secret "vacation garden" for European celebrities and aristocrats and even global celebrities and rich people, and most tourists on the island have their own private yachts, planes, or choose charter flights to go.
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The ecological resources here are rich, the natural environment is beautiful, there are many undeveloped pristine coastlines, and the scenery is beautiful. The sunshine, the romantic atmosphere, the perfect sunset viewing place, the delicious food and the bustling shopping street are all the best things to bring together, and the accumulated worries and stresses are released the moment you arrive.
An "island hopping trip" between the islands of the Caribbean is a good option. You can get to St. Barts from St. Maarten in 15 minutes by plane, or you can opt for a ferry, which takes about 45 minutes to get there.
Sint Maarten-Saba route
Saba is located in the northern part of the Lesser Antilles, surrounded by cliffs and no harbors. In addition to its pristine, unpolished natural beauty, the island's Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport has the world's shortest airstrip, only 400 metres long.
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Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport is the only airport on the island and occupies a large part of the already small island of Saba. Some flight experts consider it to be one of the most dangerous airports in the world, although there have never been any major accidents here. The airport's only runway was marked with the letter X at each end to indicate to pilots that the airport was not open for commercial flights. The take-off and landing conditions of the airport are very poor, the runway is a mountain on one side, and the cliffs at both ends are cliffs, if the taxi distance of the aircraft is not mastered, the consequences are unimaginable.
The flight time between Sint Maarten and Saba is also only about 15 minutes.
Dar es Salaam–Zanzibar route
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Dar es Salaam, which means "port of peace" in Swahili, alias Darje, is the original capital of Tanzania, located on the eastern coast of Tanzania. Due to the humid and hot climate and abundant rainfall, it is covered with "green" all year round, and the environment is beautiful, dotted with relatively well-preserved ancient buildings. Quaint walls, stout bread trees, boats docked on the shore... It all speaks to the tranquility and serenity of the city.
Located in eastern Tanzania, Zanzibar has a pleasant climate. The scenery here is beautiful, the clear turquoise waters, the beautiful and elegant coral reefs, the "original" sandy beaches, the winding maze of alleys and the gorgeous and mysterious Persian-style architecture, etc., all attract tourists to come and make people feel enchanted.
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Between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar lies the Indian Ocean. Visitors can choose to take a ferry or take a flight between the two places. As flight times vary from airline to airline, the aircraft can reach Zanzibar from Dar es Salaam in as little as 15 minutes to 30 minutes.
South Dadong Island - Beida East Island route
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Okinawa is the southernmost prefecture in Japan with 160 islands. The Daito Islands are a group of islands located in the eastern part of the Okinawa Archipelago, which includes Beida east island, Minami Dadong island and Oki tai dong island. Minami-Ōto Island is the sixth largest island in Okinawa Prefecture and is an uplifted atoll formed by the uplift of coral reefs, surrounded by cliffs. The island has its own independent ecosystem, the surrounding waters are dominated by dark blue, crystal clear, and the excellent water conditions make it ideal for diving.
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Beida East Island also has a subtropical oceanic climate, also formed by the uplift of coral reefs, and the terrain here is high on all sides and low in the middle. Compared with Nandadong Island, which has a large number of natural lakes and marshes, the number of limnours on Beidadong Island is small. The population of these two islands is relatively small, so both places have a relatively complete and natural ecological environment.
The distance between Nandadong Island and Beidadong Island is about 12.87 kilometers, but there is no beach or port between the two places, so it is necessary to take a plane to and from the two places. Tourists can fly and get from one island to another in less than 20 minutes, which is the shortest route in the local area, but the price of a ticket is not low.
Bonaire-Curaçao route
Bonaire is an island in the West Indies, in the Netherlands Antilles. The island is home to many birds, especially the flamingo, so it is also known as the "Flamingo Island". Curaçao is an island located in the southern Caribbean Sea, off the coast of Venezuela. It is worth noting that Curaçao is called the "ABC Archipelago" along with the neighboring islands of Aruba and Bonaire.
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Bonaire is a small island shaped like a pistol, and over the past 40 years, the island has made remarkable achievements in protecting coral reefs. Such excellent natural environmental resources make it known as the "best diving and snorkeling destination" in the Caribbean region, and can be called "diver's paradise". The flamingo on the island is a bright "business card" on the island.
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Curaçao is the largest island in the "ABC Archipelago" and its vegetation type is similar to that of the southwestern United States, where cacti and thorny shrubs of all kinds are common. There are also many good diving areas in the south of Curaçao, and within a few hundred meters from the coast, the seabed is steep and steep, so there is no need for boats to reach the coral reefs. This steep seabed terrain is known locally as the "Blue Rim". With beautiful beaches and a long coastline throughout the island, it is a great place for people to relax and vacation. The distance between the two "sister islands" is about 64.37 kilometers, which can be reached in about 25 minutes by plane.
Brazzaville-Kinshasa route
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Kinshasa is the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the largest city in sub-Saharan Africa. It is surrounded by mountains on three sides and water on the other. Due to the tropical rainforest climate, Kinshasa has a strong tropical atmosphere, the city is full of tropical flowers and trees, and all kinds of buildings are hidden in the evergreen bushes, and the whole city is like a large garden, which is particularly quiet and charming under the background of blue sky and white clouds.
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Located on the north bank of the lower Congo River, Brazzaville is the capital of the Republic of the Congo and the political and cultural center of the country. It is evergreen all year round, rich in mangoes, coconuts, traveler bananas and other rich tropical fruits, green shade, flowers, so it is called "Garden City". The houses here are mostly european in shape, but they are also characterized by open, light, simple and bright tropical architecture.
ASKY Airlines maintains flights between Brazzaville and Kinshasa several times a week. The route flies over the raging Congo River, connecting the two of the world's closest capital cities. The distance from Brazzaville to Kinshasa is only about 25.75 km, and it can be reached in 30 minutes by plane, but the time required by boat is shorter than the flight time.
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