Did you know a Cessna One 72 flew all the way. from California to Hawaii without refueling? The flight was done to deliver a brand new One 72. to its owner.

A standard Cessna, such as the popular 172 Skyhawk, cannot fly from California to Hawaii without significant modification, as the distance is roughly 2,100 to 2,500 miles depending on the route, while the standard range is only about 600–700 miles. However, "ferry pilots" have successfully completed this "mammoth" flight by installing temporary fuel bladders that fill the entire back seat and passenger area. In a notable flight, a pilot named Tom Lopes flew a Cessna 172 from Merced, California, to Honolulu in about 18 hours by carrying over 200 gallons of fuel—nearly four times the standard capacity. This is an incredibly dangerous mission with "no point of return"; once the pilot is halfway across the Pacific, they must reach Hawaii as there is nowhere else to land. These flights require special FAA "overweight" permits and meticulous weather planning to ensure favorable tailwinds. While a Cessna can do it, it is a feat of extreme endurance and engineering rather than a standard capability of the aircraft, and most general aviation planes are instead shipped to the islands in containers.