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Q:

How far can an airplane go on a full tank of fuel without stopping while travelling at a constant 15,000 feet above sea level?

A:

This depends on the size of the plane, its efficiency, and how fast it's flying.

 

A modern Boeing 747 can fly about 15,000 km (9,500 miles) when it's flying at 900 kmh (550 mph).  This means it can fly non stop for almost 16 hours!

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Posted on November 17, 2014 at 3:22 pm
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