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The world\u2019s shortest commercial flight operates between Westray and Papa Westray in Scotland\u2019s Orkney Islands. The journey covers just under three kilometres and can take less than two minutes in the air, depending on wind conditions. The route is operated to maintain essential connectivity between the two island communities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The world\u2019s shortest commercial flight operates between Westray and Papa Westray in Scotland\u2019s Orkney Islands. The journey covers just under three kilometres and can take less than two minutes in the air, depending on wind conditions. 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