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They shouldn't, it's too ABSURD!!
It's pointless.
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What is the point that flights fly over Greenland?
Some airlines fly over Greenland because it is faster that way.
Why do most service airplanes fly over Greenland and some over the Atlantic?
Flights from London to NY pretty much go in a straight line Flights from London to LA fly way north (too far north) on their westbound path.
Do flights from London to Egypt ever fly over Greenland?
No, from London Egypt and Greenland are in the opposite direction.
Do you fly over Iceland from Heathrow to San Francisco?
Yes. Most flights from Heathrow to San Francisco will fly north towards Iceland and Greenland before turning southwest to US airspace.
Do any flights travel over the North Pole?
no. you have to build your own plane
Which large north American island is a province of denmark?
Greenland is the large North American island that is a part of Denmark. Greenland is the world's largest island and has been a part of Denmark for over 200 years.
Why do commercial flights from Europe to the US fly over Greenland - it does not seem to be a straight line flight?
If you look at a globe instead of a typical map of the world, you'll find that the route that goes far north is in fact shorter than a 'straight line'. Near the North Pole the curvature of the earth is greater. Another example: the shortest route by air from London to Tokyo is right over the North Pole.
Why do flights from London to America go north over Scotland?
because incoming flights take the direct route and the air corridor goes up over scotland to avoid congestion
What is the flightpath Manchester to Orlando?
Depending on the wind, usually over Iceland/Greenland and down the US coast line. Sometimes off-track flights are requested / approved
Do flights from London to the US still go north over Scotland?
In my most recent flight (Mar 2011) from London to LA we flew north over Scotland.
Why do Planes not fly directly over the Atlantic Oceanic and fly over Greenland.?
Look on a globe and you will see that Greenland is on the shortest route between many parts of Europe and the North American continent. The Atlantic is not the most 'direct' route.
Do flights from London to Los Angeles always fly north over Scotland from origin to destination?
yes
