It took Charles Lindbergh 33 hours and 32 minutes to get to his destination.
May 21, 1927
He was the first one to make a non-stop flight over the Atlantic Ocean in 1927. The flight took 33 hours.
May 20, 1927
to Paris
In 1927 Charles Lindbergh became the first person to make a solo flight nonstop across the Atlantic.
The airplane Charles Lindbergh made the first solo transatlantic flight is called "The Spirit of St. Louis". It is in the Smithsonian Museum, in Washington D.C..
Spirit of St. Louis
Spirit of St. Louis
Spirit of St. Louis
Spirit of St. Louis
Spirit of St. Louis
Charles Lindbergh flew across the Atlantic Ocean on May 20-21, 1927, completing the first solo nonstop transatlantic flight. He piloted the Spirit of St. Louis from New York to Paris, covering approximately 3,600 miles in 33.5 hours. This historic achievement made him an international hero, symbolizing innovation and the spirit of adventure in aviation, and it significantly boosted public interest in air travel. Lindbergh's flight marked a milestone in aviation history, showcasing the potential for long-distance flight.