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The shortest commercial flight in the world lasts about fifty-seven seconds.

Why it is true

The route connects the islands of Westray and Papa Westray in Scotland. The distance is only two point seven kilometers and, with a good tailwind, the plane barely takes off before it has to land again.

Source: Guinness World Records

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