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The difference is they were flying the long way, across the Atlantic, not the short way over the Bering Sea.
by obsurveyor 11y ago
The difference is they were flying the long way, across the Atlantic, not the short way over the Bering Sea.
- mikeash 11y agoHere's the direct route: http://www.gcmap.com/mapui?P=BAB-MMK http://www.gcmap.com/mapui?P=BAB-MMK According to the article they passed south of Greenland, so they took a somewhat longer path. I assume that's because it helped them reach the tankers, or kept them within range of emergency landing spots or potential rescue forces.