In 1959, Robert Timm and copilot John Cook set an endurance record in a Cessna 172, staying aloft for a mind-bending 64 days, 22 hours, 19 minutes and 5 seconds.
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For instance, a Cessna Citation Mustang might cover a range of around 1,150 nautical miles, while a GulfstreamG700 can stretch its wings for as much as 7,500 nautical miles without stopping for fuel.
Kenneth Walsh: No, it is actually very unusual for Air Force One to be escorted by fighter jets. On 9/11 there were fighter escorts almost all day -- especially after the initial hour or two, but it is rare. The reason is that it is considered too hazardous to fly fighter jets through heavily trafficked American skies.
How far can a Boeing 747 fly without refueling? A: This depends on the size of the plane, its efficiency, and how fast it's flying. A modern Boeing 747 can fly about 15,000 km (9,500 miles) when it's flying at 900 kmh (550 mph).
A Cessna 172 Skyhawk has a range of about 800 miles on a full tank of fuel; that's about the same distance from New York City to Detroit (in Michigan), Columbus (in Ohio), or Windsor (in Ontario, Canada).
They include: Fuel: A Cessna 172 burns about 7-9 gallons per hour, with Avgas typically costing around $6 per gallon. Hence, your hourly fuel costs may range between $42 and $54 per hour of flight time.