The world’s shortest flight just celebrated taking its millionth passenger

The world’s shortest flight - a two-minute island hop in the Orkney Isles off the coast of Scotland - this week celebrated its millionth passenger taking the tiny journey.

On Monday, Anne Rendall (pictured above) became that millionth journey-maker as she made the trip from Westray to Papa Westray - a mighty 1.7 miles.

The trip, which holds the world record as the shortest scheduled service, can take 47 seconds on a good day (depending on the tailwinds), but officially takes two minutes.

It takes place in a small 8-seater Britten Norman Islander aircraft and has been run by Scottish comapny Loganair since 1967.

Passengers arrive at Papa Westray [David Lomax/REX/Shutterstock]

Rendall has done the journey 10,000 times thanks to her role as ‘flying banker’ - she helps the people of the Orkney islands with their banking needs.

“The route is a jewel in our network and known across the world,” said Loganair’s managing director Jonathan Hinkles.

“However, despite its fame, it’s an essential lifeline service for the people of Orkney, connecting the individual islands via a convenient air link.

“It’s used by teachers, doctors, policemen and school pupils, helping them to go about their daily routines with ease and simplicity.”

Lead image: PA