I think I'm crazy but....

ontheEdgeof17 · #1 01-24-2006, 02:01 AM

...how long is the flight from LA to Oz?

Just wondering.

Phoenix · #2 01-24-2006, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by ontheEdgeof17

...how long is the flight from LA to Oz?

Just wondering.

I remember it being like 17 or 18 hrs, but it was so long that it just becomes surreal. Well worth it though, I allways tell anyone, if you can ever go to australia, go , go yesterday.

melly · #3 01-24-2006, 06:00 AM

It's not that long.. about 12 hours.

enough time to watch a few movies and drink a few little bottles of wine to dull the pain

JWS · #4 01-24-2006, 01:28 PM

I've been to Australia several times so I know this. Qantas has a "super" 747 that can make it in 13 1/2 hours non stop LAX - Sydney. A "regular" 747 takes close to 15 hours. Some flights stop in Honolulu or Tahiti which adds hours more of course. The flights are overnight so most people manage to sleep away about half the flight.

BTW..the longest non-stop passenger flight is Sydney - London. 20 hours I think.

JazmenFlowers · #5 01-24-2006, 10:10 PM

I actually got on Expedia to see just how much this would cost me...

there.is.no.way...

unless I cash in my 401K

Ghost_Tracker · #6 01-24-2006, 10:14 PM

If you live to be a hundred, then it's about one five-hundredth of one percent of your entire life. . . .

JWS · #7 01-24-2006, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by JazmenFlowers

I actually got on Expedia to see just how much this would cost me...

there.is.no.way...

unless I cash in my 401K

I haven't checked lately, but 1st class was like US $13,000, Business around $8,000, and coach $2,000.

ShangriLaTroubl · #8 01-24-2006, 10:21 PM

You should do it Curtis!!

Chris

JazmenFlowers · #9 01-24-2006, 10:23 PM

totally...

hope you can go Frenchie...I'll be forever jealous, but totally living vicariously...

(god, I just used totally twice)

sparky · #10 01-24-2006, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ontheEdgeof17

...how long is the flight from LA to Oz?

Just wondering.

My flight is taking about 14 1/2 hours from LAX to Sydney. For some reason it is an hour less coming back. FYI Clayre and I are going to the Newcastle and Sydney shows. Skipping Melbourne. Too damned far from Sydney.

Ghost_Tracker · #11 01-25-2006, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by JWS

I haven't checked lately, but 1st class was like US $13,000, Business around $8,000, and coach $2,000.

Uhmmm - - - maybe you could take a boat??? (Seriously...)

JWS · #12 01-25-2006, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by sparky

My flight is taking about 14 1/2 hours from LAX to Sydney. For some reason it is an hour less coming back. FYI Clayre and I are going to the Newcastle and Sydney shows. Skipping Melbourne. Too damned far from Sydney.

Yes it's quicker coming back with west to east tail winds. Best wishes.

The Tower · #13 01-25-2006, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by sparky

My flight is taking about 14 1/2 hours from LAX to Sydney. For some reason it is an hour less coming back. FYI Clayre and I are going to the Newcastle and Sydney shows. Skipping Melbourne. Too damned far from Sydney.

You aren't taking me along for the trip???

I am depressed......

sparky · #14 01-25-2006, 01:32 AM

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You aren't taking me along for the trip???

I am depressed......

I'll check with my farmer buddy and see if there is an extra room at the beach house.

The Tower · #15 01-25-2006, 10:59 AM

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I'll check with my farmer buddy and see if there is an extra room at the beach house.

Also, please make some room for me in your luggage to stow away. I think with some last minute yoga sessions I should be able to contort my 6'4" frame to fit into a carry-on bag.