This link really puts the choice of Azores in perspective in terms of efficiency: http://www.gcmap.com/map?P=YQM-YYT-SMA-DKR&MS=wls&MR=600&MX=720x360&PM=* http

This link really puts the choice of Azores in perspective in terms of efficiency: http://www.gcmap.com/map?P=YQM-YYT-SMA-DKR&MS=wls&MR=600&MX=720x360&PM=* http://www.gcmap.com/map?P=YQM-YYT-SMA-DKR&MS=wls&MR=600&MX=... The northerly route is much less efficient although probably a lot safer. Buy the way these are some wonderful links. Thanks.