The primary reason airplanes dont fly over the Pacific Ocean is because curved routes are shorter than straight routes. Flat maps are somewhat confusing because the Earth itself isnt flat. Rather, its spherical. As a result, straight routes dont offer the shortest distance between two locations.

Is flying over the Pacific Ocean safe?

Flying over the Pacific Ocean is possible, however, it is not the preferred way. It is still considered safe but the alternative of flying in an arc is safer.

Why do planes not fly directly over the Atlantic Ocean?

—submitted by reader John, Parrish, Fla. Answer: It is shorter to fly the Great Circle route than a straight line due to the circumference of the earth being so much greater at the equator than near the poles. Q: Captain, I often follow trans-Atlantic flights between Europe and the USA.

Why do planes not fly over Antarctica?

The polar regions have special navigation concerns in the form of the magnetic fields which permeate them. These can make it difficult for planes to navigate because the polar areas interfere with magnetic navigational tools.

Why planes Cannot be tracked over oceans?

At present, airliners flying over oceans are usually not permitted to change altitude, because oceanic airspace beyond a certain distance from land cannot be controlled by radar. Controllers and pilots keep the planes on vectors, or defined highways in the sky, to maintain safe distances between aircraft.

Are planes always on radar?

After flying farther than 200 miles over the ocean, commercial airplanes are typically out of radar range. As a result, pilots must use an alternative method to communicate with air traffic controllers on the ground.

Is it possible to fly above radar?

Yes, staying at low altitudes can mask your presence to ATC primary radar systems as well as all but the most advanced military radar systems. Low azimuth scanning by a radar antenna introduced unwanted electromagnetic interference with its signals also known as ground clutter.

What countries can you not fly over?

The composition of its list of prohibited airspaces can change quickly. The current list of foreign regions where U.S. carriers are banned from flying or face serious restrictions also includes Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Syria, North Korea, Venezuela and Yemen.

Has anyone been murdered in Antarctica?

Death is rare in Antarctica, but not unheard of. Many explorers perished in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in their quests to reach the South Pole, and potentially hundreds of bodies remain frozen within the ice. In the modern era, more Antarctic fatalities are caused by freak accidents.

How do you survive a 15 hour flight?

Tips on How to Survive a 15-hour FlightDONT DRINK ALCOHOL OR SODA, STICK TO WATER. BRING A LARGE EMPTY WATER BOTTLE THROUGH SECURITY THEN FILL IT UP BEFORE YOU GET ON THE PLANE. WEAR COMFORTABLE CLOTHING. HAVE A FLIGHT KIT AT HAND. MOISTURIZE YOUR SKIN EVERY 3 HOURS. SET YOUR WATCH TO THE LOCAL TIME IMMEDIATELY.More items •27 Feb 2018

Can pilots see other planes on radar?

If a plane has a TCAS installed, it can communicate with other planes just as the ground-based radar system does. The TCAS pings the other planes transponder and gets information on its location and altitude. As long as all the other planes had standard transponders, the system would work.

Can the FAA track your drone?

Just before Christmas, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published a proposal with regulations that would allow them to track nearly every drone flying at all times in US airspace.

Will a drone show up on radar?

Yes, radar can detect all types of drones regardless of whether it uses RF communication, GPS preprogramming or Wifi/Cellular communication. The only limit to radar detection is the size of the drone.