The shortest scheduled commercial flight in the world is between the Scottish islands of Westray and Papa Westray, lasting about forty-seven seconds.
Why it is true
This Loganair flight covers a distance of only 2.7 kilometers. Depending on wind direction, the journey can last between forty-seven seconds and two minutes, often being faster than the time spent boarding and disembarking.
Source: National Geographic
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