FlightConnections
Every direct flight from any airport in the world drawn on one map, which is the fastest way to plan an unreasonable journey.
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How to get the most from it
FlightConnections sits in Map Oddities under Wander, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something useful and clever.
About this category: True-size comparisons, cable maps, road-only renderings and the maps whose whole purpose is to correct something you believed.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- Getting something practical done
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
FlightConnections: quick answers
Is FlightConnections free?
Yes. FlightConnections is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use FlightConnections?
No. You can use FlightConnections without signing up for anything.
Does FlightConnections work on a phone?
Yes. FlightConnections works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is FlightConnections safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does FlightConnections take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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