Soaring to New Heights: The Science Behind Why Airplanes Fly at 35,000 Feet
5 min readApr 30, 2024
Unraveling the Mysteries of Cruising Altitude and the Factors that Determine the Optimal Flight Path
Key Takeaways:
- Cruising altitudes for commercial aircraft typically range between 30,000 and 42,000 feet, with 35,000 feet being a common…