The geography of connection
Certain "Long-Distance Corridors" are statistically more common. Here is the data-driven analysis of the best meeting points for the "Big Three" global corridors.
Corridor 1: New York (USA) ⇄ London (UK)
The rational midpoint:Iceland (Reykjavik).
Flight time:5.5h from NYC / 3h from LON.
Why:Perfect geographical split. High adventure. Short flights for both.
The sunshine midpoint:The Azores (Portugal).
Flight time:5.45h from NYC / 3.45h from LON.
Why:Tropical Europe vibes. Significantly cheaper on the ground than Iceland.
Corridor 2: Sydney (Australia) ⇄ London (UK)
This is the "Kangaroo Route," one of the longest corridors.
The classic hub:Singapore or Hong Kong.
Why:Roughly 13h from London and 8-9h from Sydney. High quality of life.
The beach hub:Bali, Indonesia.
Why:Much closer to Sydney (6h), but very cheap for the Londoner (16h+) to have a luxury holiday.
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Corridor 3: Los Angeles (USA) ⇄ Tokyo (Japan)
The midpoint:Hawaii (Honolulu).
Flight time:5.5h from LAX / 7.5h from NRT.
Why:The quintessential meeting point. No visa required for Japanese citizens (ESTA), domestic flight for US citizens.
Corridor 4: New York (USA) ⇄ California (USA)
The fun midpoint:Austin or New Orleans. Cultural capitals that feel different from both coasts.
The nature midpoint:Denver or Salt Lake City. Easy access to Rockies.
The budget midpoint:Chicago. Massive hub (ORD), flights are often cheapest here.