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Long Haul

Ultralangstrecke

A non-stop flight covering an exceptionally long distance, typically over 16 hours or more than 7,000 nautical miles, requiring special crew and operational procedures.

Quick answer: A non-stop flight covering an exceptionally long distance, typically over 16 hours or more than 7,000 nautical miles, requiring special crew and operational procedures.

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Quick answer

A non-stop flight covering an exceptionally long distance, typically over 16 hours or more than 7,000 nautical miles, requiring special crew and operational procedures.

Why it matters

Ultralangstrecke matters because it supports clear communication in Long Haul contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Ultralangstrecke?

In this glossary, Ultralangstrecke refers to: A non-stop flight covering an exceptionally long distance, typically over 16 hours or more than 7,000 nautical miles, requiring special crew and operational procedures.

How is Ultralangstrecke used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Ultralangstreckenbetrieb erfordert vorgezogene Crew-Ruhezeiten und mehrere Ausweichflugplätze für Notfallplanung."

Why does Ultralangstrecke matter in aviation?

Ultralangstrecke matters because it supports clear communication in Long Haul contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

Who uses Ultralangstrecke?

Ultralangstrecke is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Ultralangstrecke belong to?

In this glossary, Ultralangstrecke is grouped under Long Haul. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

A non-stop flight covering an exceptionally long distance, typically over 16 hours or more than 7,000 nautical miles, requiring special crew and operational procedures.

Operational example

Ultra long haul operation requires advance crew rest and multiple alternates for contingency planning.

Localized term

Ultralangstrecke

Localized example

Ultralangstreckenbetrieb erfordert vorgezogene Crew-Ruhezeiten und mehrere Ausweichflugplätze für Notfallplanung.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Long Haul

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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