Video shows the reality of how fast planes actually fly
- It is usually quite difficult to ‘feel’ the speed of a plane when you’re on it
- On average, a commercial airliner is perfectly capable of cruising at 900 km/h
- A video that’s going viral shows just how fast a plane can fly
Published on Jan 31, 2024 at 9:12 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Feb 01, 2024 at 5:01 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Adam Gray
With perhaps the exception of the hard acceleration when a plane is taking off, it’s actually quite difficult to tell how fast a plane is going when you’re on it.
However, a video that was uploaded to X by Historic Vids is going viral, precisely because it makes it visually clear just how fast planes can go.
Typical takeoff speeds are in the range of 240 – 300 km/h (149 mph – 186 mph), depending on the type of aircraft that’s being used.
So that means that when the plane’s wheels leave the ground, you’re going faster than the top speed of most cars.
In the air, most commercial passenger aircraft cruise at around 900 km/h or 560 mph.
We can only imagine what a similar video with Concorde would’ve looked like.
Some of the images in this article were created using AI.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
