If you flew in a straight line from McAllen, Texas to Bangkok, Thailand, you would only spend about 50 miles over water

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pikminboy · 26-30, M

im not sure airplanes take that way. they would fly above the sea i think

Milkshake · F

@pikminboy yeah airplanes dont take straight lines they fly with the wind etc

SomeMichGuy · M

@pikminboy ...they use Great Circle routes when they can, which is what @Milkshake is pointing out.

National airspace access, etc., does screw with this.