This is the shortest flight in the world. It lasts for only 1.5 minutes and flies between two islands

Orkney Islands, Scotland

Generally, flights are long and tedious, however, there is one unique Scottish flight whose journey lasts for just one and a half minutes. 

The shortest flight is operated by Loganair and flies between the Orkney islands of Westray and Papa Westray in Scotland.

At times, the flying duration between Westray and Papa Westray is less than a minute which makes it the shortest flight. On this route, the fastest recorded flight was around 53 seconds and this was achieved by pilot Stuart Linklater.

Originally, flights on the route started in 1967 and quickly broke the record of the shortest scheduled flights in the world. The journey of the flight takes place on an everyday basis in both directions and the only day the flights do not fly is on Saturdays.

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As per the reports, Stuart Linklater has flown this route more than 12,000 times which is more than any other pilot, however, he retired in 2013. Linklater, however, continues to hold the record for the fastest flight time. 

In this journey, the flight covers a distance of 2.7 kilometres approximately and the length of the flight is almost the same as the runway at Edinburgh Airport. 

A flight with a capacity of only 10 passengers 

The airline uses Britten-Norman BN2B-26 Islander aircraft which has the capacity of up to 10 passengers for the flight.

Because the plane is small in size, those people who are seated in the front row are able to watch the pilot fly the plane.

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Papa Westray, which is home to around 70 residents, is heavily reliant on this flight to reach the mainland.

In many years, this short flight has become popular among tourists who wish to experience this unique brief journey.

The flight, which lasts for just a minute, gives passengers a glimpse into the tranquil life of people on the Orkney Islands which are famous for their natural beauty and quiet charm.

(With inputs from agencies)