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It depends on the speed of the wind, the size of the balloon, and the amount of fuel carried. Hot air balloons have flown across the Atlantic and the Pacific oceans.

However a typical flight will last about an hour and travel maybe 10 miles.

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How high do hot air balloons go up?

they contain helium molecules which are lighter than the air we breath making the balloons rise


What layer of the atmosphere do hot air balloons go in?

Hot air balloons typically operate in the layer of the atmosphere known as the troposphere, which is the layer closest to the Earth's surface. This is where most weather events occur and where temperature decreases with altitude.


Can a hot air balloon go above the troposphere?

Hot air balloons typically operate within the troposphere, which is the lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere. While it is possible for specialized balloons to reach the stratosphere, most hot air balloons do not have the ability to ascend beyond the troposphere due to their design and limitations in altitude control.


Why can hot air balloons only go so high?

Hot air balloons can only go so high because the air becomes thinner and the temperature drops as altitude increases. This affects the buoyancy of the balloon since the difference in temperature between the air inside the balloon and the surrounding air decreases. Eventually, the balloon reaches a point where it cannot generate enough lift to continue ascending.


Why cant hot-air balloons go to higher layers?

Hot air balloons rely on the temperature difference between the air inside and outside the balloon to generate lift. As you ascend, the temperature of the air outside the balloon decreases, reducing the lift. At higher altitudes, the balloon would need a larger temperature difference to stay afloat, which is difficult to achieve with a burner.

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How high do hot air balloons go up?

they contain helium molecules which are lighter than the air we breath making the balloons rise


If a hot air balloon is floating how can you make it go down?

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Can hot air balloons go higher than an airplane?

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What does a hot air balloon use to make the balloon go down?

Hot air balloons go down by releasing the hot air in the balloon. Normally you just let the air inside cool and descend slowly. You release hot air only if you wish to descend more quickly.


How were hot air balloons used in wars?

People peed on there enemys so they had to go take showers.


What layer of the atmosphere do hot air balloons go in?

Hot air balloons typically operate in the layer of the atmosphere known as the troposphere, which is the layer closest to the Earth's surface. This is where most weather events occur and where temperature decreases with altitude.


What are examples of matter changing volume but not changing the mass?

When air is heated, that volume of air expands (which is why hot air balloons go up). The hot air has changed in volume, but it is still the same mass.


Can a hot air balloon go above the troposphere?

Hot air balloons typically operate within the troposphere, which is the lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere. While it is possible for specialized balloons to reach the stratosphere, most hot air balloons do not have the ability to ascend beyond the troposphere due to their design and limitations in altitude control.


What is buoyancy and does it relate to balloons?

For a full explanation of how the buoyancy principle works and how it relates the helium and hot air balloons go to the related question "What is the buoyancy principle?" in the Related Questions section below.