The shortest flight path may not always be the most economical. An example of a calculation of the most efficient flight path from Taipei to New York, Boeing B777-300ER, April 25, 2017, taking into account the global wind field on that day (at right)

The shortest flight path may not always be the most economical. An example of a calculation of the most efficient flight path from Taipei to New York, Boeing B777-300ER, April 25, 2017, taking into account the global wind field on that day (at right)

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