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The world's shortest commercial flight lasts just 90 seconds.

Why it is true

Operated by Loganair between the Orkney islands of Westray and Papa Westray in Scotland, the distance is just 2.7 kilometers (1.7 miles) across the water.

Source: Aviation

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