far east flight durations

shirley h

2007-09-03 18:25:16

Hi,
Already thinking ahead to 2009 and would love to try somewhere in the Far East. However, not too keen on very long flights. Has anyone got any examples of flight durations to some of the closer resorts please?
Thanks, Shirley

Fiona

2007-09-03 18:32:48

I'm afraid all the Far East is long haul for us Brits. Look at about 12 hour flights anyway. I hate long haul too but its worth it

shirley h

2007-09-04 14:25:00

THanks Fiona,
We did Mexico this year. The 10 hour flight was just about bearable but wouldn't want to go further. Oh well, I'll have to cross that off my list.

Judith

2007-09-04 14:44:16

You could have a stop over in Dubai if you fly with Emirates to Bangkok

Fiona

2007-09-04 15:20:54

I found the journey to Bangkok felt a lot shorter when we changed at Dubai. We had about 2 hours to wander around the airport( and that is a great airport for shopping

). So even if you didn't want to stay overnight in Dubai its worth investigating Emirates.

Sunbear

2007-09-04 17:18:41

There are a few airlines that go via the Middle East. I can recommend Etihad although you don't want to be in Abu Dhabi airport for more than an hour or two. Qatar Airways are well regarded too.

Many flights are on 747's and 777's to the Far East so the planes feel more roomy and the service levels are usually higher which makes the flight a little more bearable. Anyway as far as I'm concerned its no pain no gain...the destination makes it worth all the flying hours.

Fiona

2007-09-04 17:32:24