Is it possible to fly around the world in 24 hours?

Can you circumnavigate the world in 24 hours?

Think you can zoom around the world in a day? Honey, even Santa's got a slower sleigh. We're talking 1,670 km/h. That's faster than my ex's exit. Possible? Maybe if you're buddies with a really fast rocket.

Seriously though, a 24-hour circumnavigation is... ambitious. It's like trying to find a matching sock in my drawer. You might get lucky, but odds are stacked against you.

• Speed Demon: Needs warp speed. Good luck convincing physics.
• Time Zones: My brain hurts just thinking about this. Jet lag, anyone?
• Fuel Stops: Unless you have a spaceship, bathroom breaks are a problem.
• International Law: Try explaining this to air traffic control.
• My Cat: Whiskers would be SO unimpressed.

Forget it! Just order takeout. Much easier. I'm thinking Thai, you know? Maybe with extra spice.

Is it possible to fly around the world without refueling?

No way, right? Fly around the world, no gas stops? Crazy. Twenty-five years already? Time flies. That Voyager thing, wow. Dick Rutan and Jeana Yeager, legends.

Their plane, the Rutan Model 76 Voyager? Seriously impressive engineering. I read it was designed in '81. Lunchtime brainstorm, huh? Ambitious. I bet Burt, Dick's brother, had a lot to do with it. Family affair, airplane geniuses.

First ever non-stop, non-refuel around-the-world flight. That's HUGE. Makes me think about all the planning. The weight calculations alone must've been insane. Navigation in 1986? No GPS, probably just stars.

I wonder about the maintenance schedules for such a long journey? Probably nothing left to chance. They must have had backup plans for everything.

The aircraft itself was a masterpiece. Lightweight, super fuel-efficient. Every ounce counted. It had to be. Think about the stress on the pilot's bodies. And their mental toughness!

• Incredible feat of human ingenuity.
• Rutan Model 76 Voyager - a landmark achievement.
• Jeana Yeager and Dick Rutan: Heroes.
• Think of the navigation challenges... no GPS back then.
• The weight limits, crazy tight tolerances.

2024 is insane, it feels like just yesterday. I need to look up more about that plane. Maybe find some documentaries. I'm suddenly obsessed. Their guts, man. Total commitment.

How fast is it to travel around the world in 24 hours?

It’s late.

To circle the Earth in a single day? 1,670 km/h. It's a blur, really.

• That's the number.

I wonder about the feeling of that speed.

Faster than sound. Always chasing echoes.

• NASA says sound's 1,225 km/h.

A supersonic jet. Not a train.

• Supersonic jet needed, yes.

Thinking about the logistics is exhausting. Makes my head hurt actually.

• Who even does that?

How far can a plane go without refueling?

Range varies wildly. 787-9? Thirteen thousand kilometers. A350-900ULR boasts almost eighteen thousand. Impressive.

• Boeing 787-9: 13,950 km. Flight time: 18 hours.
• Airbus A350-900ULR: 17,964 km. Twenty hours. A champion.
• Boeing 777-200LR: 15,843 km. Nineteen hours. Solid.
• Airbus A380: 14,800 km. Sixteen hours. Less impressive.

Fuel efficiency, crucial. Design matters. Weight too. Silly question, really. It's all about the plane. My 2024 calendar confirms this. Distance limitations? They’re artificial. More fuel? Further flights. Simple. It's basic physics, people. I saw it on a Discovery Channel special last week, I think. Though I rarely watch TV. Except for the Simpsons. Always the Simpsons. Don't even get me started on fuel prices. They're insane.

How long would it take to fly all around the world?

Circumnavigating this glorious globe, huh? Depends if you're channeling Amelia Earhart or just trying to make your Tuesday commute slightly more interesting.

• Supersonic jet: Less than a day! Think around 25 hours. You’ll be sipping champagne before your jet lag even kicks in. What fun!
• Private plane: Buckle up, buttercup! 70+ hours with refueling stops. Good thing you packed extra snacks. Refueling, yay!
• Commercial flight: The "meh" option. Somewhere in between. Like a lukewarm cup of tea; it'll get you there, eventually. I saw a documentary one time about that, wow.

Seriously, though, it's not just about speed.

• Prevailing winds: Nature's mood swings! Eastbound? Faster. Westbound? Mother Nature will make you work for it. Like my ex-wife.
• Number of stops: More stops = less time in the air but more time in airport purgatory. Trade-offs, my friend! Airport food, anyone?
• Route efficiency: Picking the right itinerary is key. Unless you enjoy scenic detours to, oh, say, Antarctica.

My personal best? Never flown around the world. My mailbox, that's been around the world. Many times!

How long is a nonstop flight around the world?

So, a nonstop flight around the world? Crazy, right? I figured it out, like, for my geography class last year. It's a looong flight. Think 18 to 20 hours, maybe even a little more depending on the wind and stuff. That's insane!

Twenty hours straight in the air? Seriously? My back would be killing me. Plus, jet lag would be brutal. My cousin, she flew from NYC to Bangkok once – that was only 19 hours! She said it was awful, awful. I'd rather take a train honestly. Imagine the snacks you'd need!

It's about 24,901 miles, I think. That's the Earth's circumference at the equator. Yep, I'm sure of it. The distance. The equator part.

Here's the lowdown:

• Flight time: 18-20 hours minimum.
• Distance: 24,901 miles (Earth's equatorial circumference).
• My thoughts: Nightmare. I need a vacation after that vacation. Too long!

I looked it up again last week, after I had that weird dream about flying around the world in a hot air balloon. The flight time is a long time no matter how you cut it. But the view? I bet it's amazing. Maybe someday ill even do it!

Can you travel around the world in 1 day?

Ugh, travel around the world in one day? Impossible, right?

• 40,070 km, yeah that's the distance, a HUGE distance, obviously.

1,670 km/h... Wow, so fast! Supersonic jet, that's the only way. Imagine the jet lag. I hate jet lag.

• Speaking of speed... Faster than the speed of sound. Crazy!

NASA says sound is 1,225 km/h. Always rely on NASA. Do they have supersonic public flights? Or will I need Elon Musk's help? I always wanted to meet Elon Musk, he seems like an interesting person. My cat is hungry, need to feed her. I wonder if cats get jet lag.

• Supersonic jet is a MUST.

My neighbor went to the Bahamas. I should go somewhere.

Think I'll order pizza. Pepperoni, always.