Why don't airliners fly over the north pole (ie to cut the journey time to Japan)?

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Why don't airliners fly over the north pole (ie to cut the journey time to Japan)?

2007-02-18 03:57:43 · 5 answers · asked by edquest 1 in Travel ➔ Air Travel

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they do all the time !

2007-02-18 04:01:59 · answer #1 · answered by cereal killer 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋

Air lines cant fly in a straight line around the world it is impossible, they have to change a few degrees every so many miles and they fly over area where help is readily available should they need to put down in an emergency.

2007-02-18 04:03:06 · answer #2 · answered by nathan l 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋

they do fly over the north pole

2007-02-18 08:17:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋

I think you will find that is a much longer route to Japan.

2007-02-18 04:00:57 · answer #4 · answered by ANF 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

greater distance

2007-02-18 04:05:30 · answer #5 · answered by Clint 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋