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Fastest solo balloon flight around the world

The current fastest solo balloon flight around the world record is 11 days, held by Fedor Konyukhov, set on July 23, 2016. Last checked October 10, 2026.

11

days

Fedor Konyukhov

Northam to Bonnie Rock, Western Australia, 2016

Holder
Fedor Konyukhov
Record
11 days
Exact figure
Just over 11 days (about 33,000 km)
Location
Northam to Bonnie Rock, Western Australia
Date set
July 23, 2016
Recognized by
Fédération Aéronautique Internationale
Last checked
October 10, 2026

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