22 hours
Every airplane is different. Range can vary from an hour to an hour and a half for high performance fighter aircraft like the F-16 (without refueling), to 12 to 16 hours for an extended range commercial jet like the B-767ER or the Airbus 380.
The time it takes to refuel an airplane depends on the plane size and flight length. For a large aircraft that is refueling for aÊflight that isÊlonger than 12 hours, refueling can take up to an hour.
Commercial jets can fly as much as 16,600 kilometers without refueling. That is, about a 19 hour long flight.
2.35 hours
Four days.
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30 seconds or so, to fill up a jet fighter from a refueling tanker plane in mid air at 400mph!
There will be a refueling plane which contains only fuel. A long hose or pipe will be lowered from the refueling plane. A plane which is to be refueled will have a hole which goes to fuel tank. The pipe will be injected into the hole. The fuel will flow through the pipe. The plane gets refueled.Then the pipe or hose is drawn back.
The longest distance you can travel without refueling on land depends on the vehicle's fuel efficiency and tank size. For most cars, it's around 400-500 miles. Specialized vehicles like long-haul trucks may have ranges exceeding 1,000 miles on a single tank. Factors like driving conditions, speed, and load can also impact the distance traveled without refueling.
The duration a jet can fly without refueling varies widely based on the aircraft type and design. For example, commercial airliners like the Boeing 777 can fly for approximately 15 hours, while long-range military jets like the Boeing KC-135 can stay airborne for around 12 hours. Some specialized aircraft, like the Global Hawk drone, can operate for over 30 hours. Ultimately, the flight duration is influenced by factors such as payload, altitude, and weather conditions.
For Safety Checks and Refueling
An F-15 can typically stay aloft for about 2 to 4 hours without refueling, depending on its mission profile, payload, and speed. The exact duration varies based on factors like fuel load, operational conditions, and whether it is engaged in combat or flying at cruising speeds. In practice, air-to-air refueling significantly extends its flight time, allowing for prolonged missions.