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🛫 Why Pilots “Avoid” Flying Over the Pacific Ocean (But They Really Don’t!)

Ever wondered why it seems like planes are steering clear of the Pacific? In this video, we dive deep into the real reasons behind flight routing over vast oceans—revealing there’s more nuance to it than meets the eye.

✈️ What You’ll Learn:
ETOPS Explained – Discover Extended-range Twin-engine Operational Performance Standards and how they shape oceanic flight planning. Twin-engine aircraft must always be within a specific time—often 60 to 180 minutes—from a suitable diversion airport.
Safety & Emergency Diversions – See why having emergency landing options nearby is non-negotiable, even thousands of miles from land.
Weather, Winds & Fuel Efficiency – Learn how pilots navigate jet streams and avoid unpredictable oceanic weather to shave hours off flights and reduce fuel burn.
Why Flights Do Cross the Pacific – Modern long-range aircraft, like ETOPS-rated Boeing 787s and Airbus A350s, regularly traverse the Pacific—but only after meticulous planning.
🎯 Key Takeaways:
Planes don’t avoid the Pacific—they take planned, safety-first routes.

Every transpacific flight is backed by redundant systems: certified aircraft, trained crews, approved alternates, and precise regulatory compliance.

When you spot flight paths diverting over Alaska, Canada, or the Arctic, it's because those routes offer shorter, safer, and fuel-efficient alternatives.