Long-Haul Flight

Flight length

In aviation, the flight length or flight distance refers to the distance of a flight. Aircraft do not necessarily follow the great-circle distance, but may opt for a longer route due to weather, traffic, the use of jet streams, or to refuel.

Flight

Flight or flying is the motion of an object through an atmosphere or through the vacuum of space, in this case also called spaceflight, without contacting any planetary surface. This can be achieved by generating aerodynamic lift associated with gliding or propulsive thrust, aerostatically using buoyancy, or by ballistic movement.

long

Adjective

1. Having much distance in space from one end to the other.
2. Specifically, having much distance in a horizontal dimension (see also Usage Notes below).

Noun

1. A long vowel.
2. A long syllable.

haul

Verb

1. To transport by drawing or pulling, as with horses or oxen, or a motor vehicle.
2. To draw or pull something heavy.

Noun

1. An act of hauling or pulling, particularly with force; a (violent) pull or tug.
2. The distance over which something is hauled or transported, especially if long.

flight

Noun

1. The act of flying; the ability to fly.
2. An instance of flying.

Adjective

1. Fast, swift, fleet.