Route de l'Empire
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Imperial Airways' pioneering route from London to Sydney via Cairo, Bombay, and Singapore, the longest scheduled service of the 1930s requiring multiple overnight stops.
Statistiques du couloir
Distance
km
Durée de vol
hrs
Points de passage
5
Compagnies aériennes
0
Carte des routes
Aéroports de Transit
🇬🇧
LHR
🇪🇬
CAI
🇮🇳
BOM
🇸🇬
SIN
🇦🇺
SYD
London Heathrow Airport
London, United Kingdom
Cairo International Airport
Cairo, Egypt
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport
Mumbai, India
Singapore Changi Airport
Singapore, Singapore
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
Sydney (Mascot), Australia
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Empire Route air corridor?
Imperial Airways' pioneering route from London to Sydney via Cairo, Bombay, and Singapore, the longest scheduled service of the 1930s requiring multiple overnight stops. This corridor has been significant in aviation since 1929 and typically covers a distance of 17,000-17,500 km.
How many airlines fly the Empire Route route?
Major airlines operating the Empire Route corridor include Imperial Airways, BOAC, Qantas. These carriers typically deploy aircraft such as the Short S.23 Empire, de Havilland DH.91 Albatross on this route.
What is the average flight time for Empire Route?
The Empire Route corridor covers approximately 17,000-17,500 km. Flight times vary depending on wind conditions and the specific city pair, but typical aircraft used include the Short S.23 Empire, de Havilland DH.91 Albatross.
Which airports serve the Empire Route corridor?
Key waypoint airports along the Empire Route corridor include LHR, CAI, BOM, SIN, SYD. These airports serve as major departure, arrival, or stopover points for flights on this route.