Most commercial airplanes cruise at an altitude of nearly 35,000 feet—around 6.62 miles (
10,600 meters
) in the air! For people who think the top of a skyscraper is tall, flying more than 6 miles off the ground is incredible!
How high does a 747 fly in meters?
Boeing 747
Lufthansa previously bragged that its 747-400 could reach the highest altitude in its fleet, reaching a max altitude of 44,947 ft (
13,610 m
). Meanwhile, the modern 747-8, which is well deployed by the carrier, has a service ceiling of 43,100 ft (13,137 m).
Can a plane accidentally fly into space?
Cars, trucks and SUVs all use air as part of their combustion process. If an airplane flies in space, it won't be able to suck in fresh air with which to supply its engines, resulting in loss of propulsion. The bottom line is that
airplanes can't fly in space because there is no air in space
.
How high can a helicopter fly?
Turbine-engined helicopters can reach around
25,000 feet
. But the maximum height at which a helicopter can hover is much lower – a high performance helicopter like the Agusta A109E can hover at 10,400 feet.
How high can a 777 fly?
The Boeing 777 can fly as high as
43,100 feet
. However, its normal cruising altitude is usually around 35,000-39,000 feet.
How fast does a 777 fly?
Boeing 777
The “Triple Seven” flies at Mach 0.84, or
644 mph
and can hold up to 426 passengers.
HOW HIGH CAN Airbus A220?
| A220 CSeries CS100 and CS300 | Number built 199 as of 28 February 2022 |
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What happens if a plane goes too high?
If a passenger jet flies too high,
it reaches a point called ‘Coffin Corner'
. This is the point at which the aircraft's low speed stall and high-speed buffet meet and the plane can no longer maintain its altitude which forces it to descend.
Is it better to crash on land or water?
Its surviving rate is probably greater than on land
. I have seen many pilots preferring to land on water. Its surviving rate is probably greater than on land. Surviving impact perhaps, when landing on water, but if not close to land unlikely to survive for too much longer.
Why do private jets fly so high?
A private jet can fly at a height of up to 45 000 ft, though most cruise at 41 000 ft. This is generally higher than an airline flight and
allows for a more direct route – out of the most congested area of the sky
. A private jet pilot will choose the optimum cruising altitude depending on the distance of the journey.
Can a helicopter fly over Everest?
Helicopters can rescue climbers off Mount Everest but only up to a certain altitude
. The highest helicopter rescue was by Maurizio Folini on May 19, 2013, in a Eurocopter AS350 B3 at 7,800 m/25,590 ft. Good weather & relatively calm winds were needed for the successful helicopter rescue.
How high can birds fly?
Many bird species live in habitats that are over 13,123 feet (4,000 m) above sea level, and others routinely fly to altitudes of approximately
10,000 to 13,000 feet (3,000 to 4,000 m)
, especially when they're migrating, said Graham Scott, an assistant professor of biology at McMaster University in Ontario, Canada.
Can a helicopter land on top of Mount Everest?
Didier Delsalle (born May 6, 1957, in Aix-en-Provence, France) is a fighter pilot and helicopter test pilot. On May 14, 2005, he became the first (and only) person to land a helicopter, the Eurocopter AS350 Squirrel, on the 8,848 m (29,030 ft) summit of Mount Everest.
Why does 787 fly higher?
The composite fuselage allows airlines to pressurize the 787 to a higher level
, resulting in a lower cabin altitude experienced by the passenger. Most airliners are pressurized to simulate an altitude of around 8,000 feet, whereas the Dreamliner is pressurized to 6,000 feet.
How high can a Boeing 787 fly?
| Variant Boeing 787 8 | Vmo/Mmo Velocity/Mach Max Operating speed Mach 0.90 (593 mph, 515 knots, 954 km/h at 35,000 ft/10,700 meters) | Cruise Speed IAS/Mach Mach 0.85 (567 mph, 488 knots, 903 km/h at 35,000 ft/10,700 m) | Ceiling 43,000 Feet (13,100 Metres) | Range 13,620 km (7,355 nmi) |
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How high does an A380 fly?
| General | Typical Seating 555 passengers | Maximum Operating Speed 0.89 Mach | Long Range Cruising Speed 0.85 Mach | Service Ceiling 43.000ft (13,100m) |
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How fast does a 747 go to take off?
| Aircraft Takeoff Weight Takeoff Speed | Boeing 747 800,000 lb 362,870 kg 180 mph 290 km/h 155 kts | Concorde 400,000 lb 181,435 kg 225 mph 360 km/h 195 kts |
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How fast can jets fly?
How fast do commercial passenger jets fly? A typical commercial passenger jet flies at a speed of about
400 – 500 knots
which is around 460 – 575 mph when cruising at about 36,000ft. This is about Mach 0.75 – 0.85 or in other words, about 75-85% of the speed of sound.
How fast do planes go for takeoff?
Typical takeoff air speeds for jetliners are in the range of
240–285 km/h (130–154 kn; 149–177 mph)
. Light aircraft, such as a Cessna 150, take off at around 100 km/h (54 kn; 62 mph). Ultralights have even lower takeoff speeds.
Can A220 be transatlantic?
The A220 is an incredibly capable plane with fantastic economics and passenger comfort, and it
can easily operate select transatlantic flights
.
Can the A220 cross the Atlantic?
The Airbus A220 is ready for thin long-haul routes such as trans-Atlantic flights
.
Is the A220 a regional jet?
The aircraft's very large windows make the cabin seem far bigger than it is. And the overhead bin space (below) is the largest of any
regional jet
and bests many larger planes. With its optimized cross-section, the A220 incorporates a 5-abreast configuration for economy class and 4-abreast for business class.
Why do planes not fly over the Pacific Ocean?
Flying over the Pacific Ocean is avoided by most airlines for most flights because
it usually doesn't make sense to fly over it when shorter and safer routes exist
. The Pacific Ocean is also more remote and less safe than the Indian and Atlantic Oceans to fly over, resulting in a higher chance of a plane crashing.
What happens if a window breaks on an airplane?
A broken window would
cause the air inside to rush out rapidly, causing little objects like phones and magazines (and even larger ones, like people) to be carried away
. It's also possible to experience lower temperatures and lower air pressure, and mist or fog from condensation inside the plane.
What happens if an airplane is struck by lightning?
When an airplane is hit,
the pilot will determine whether it's safe for the flight to continue
. If not, the plane will divert to inspect the aircraft for damage and make repairs if necessary.
