Elon Musk’s SpaceX is set to revolutionize air travel with ambitious plans to transport passengers from London to New York in just 30 minutes. Utilizing the powerful Starship rocket, SpaceX envisions cutting travel time dramatically, allowing for city-to-city trips anywhere on Earth in under an hour.

The rocket, capable of holding 1,000 passengers, would reach speeds up to 27,000 km/h, far surpassing current commercial airliners. Passengers would board the rocket from a platform at sea, as showcased in SpaceX’s promotional video.

Flight Time Examples:

• • London to New York: 29 minutes
  • New York to Paris: 30 minutes
  • Honolulu to Tokyo: 30 minutes
  • Tokyo to Delhi: 30 minutes
  • Sydney to Singapore: 31 minutes
  • LA to London: 32 minutes
  • London to Hong Kong: 34 minutes
  • London to Cape Town: 34 minutes
  • Sydney to Delhi: 36 minutes
  • New York to Sydney: 49 minutes

The rocket would be launched from a sea-based platform, meaning passengers would first travel to the launch site by boat before boarding the spacecraft for a supersonic flight. This setup not only cuts down on launch site logistics but also mitigates the noise concerns that would arise from launching rockets near populated areas.

While traditional air travel takes hours, Musk’s vision promises most long-distance journeys in under 30 minutes. The concept, which requires Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval, could become a reality in the near future, transforming global travel.