Today a new world record will be set. It is expected that passenger plane will make the longest in history flight.

New "Boeing-777" starts its flight on route Hong Kong - London. Usually planes fly to west over territory of Russia. But "Boeing" will choose another route - above Pacific ocean and Northern America. The extension of flight exceeds 20 thousands kilometers. Supposedly, airline will stay 24-hours in air. There will be 35 passengers on board.

It should be mentioned that at present moment the longest flight was made by "Boeing-747" - 15 years ago it flew over 17 thousands kilometers.
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