I took the worlds shortest flight. It was underwhelming. @TomScottGo
I took the worlds shortest flight. It was underwhelming. @TomScottGo
Uploaded August 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The flight between Papa Westray and Westray takes 80-90 seconds and covers about 2km. Why does it exist? And what's it like? On a rainy day in the Orkney Islands, I went to find out.

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I took the world's shortest flight. It was underwhelming.

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