How many people are sitting in a plane somewhere in the world right now?

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The answer

1.1 million people

About 1.1 million. A whole city is always floating above our heads.

How to get there

1. 4.89 billion passengers × 2 hours
2. ÷ 8,784 hours in a year
3. = about 1.1 million

Source: Calculation with 4.89 billion passengers in 2024 (IATA) and an assumed 2-hour flight

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