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by coin 2923 days ago
> is actually unreachable by any commercial flight from the closest airport.

ETOPS is for twin engines (T for twin). Those restrictions do not apply to 3 and 4 engine aircrafts.

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I thought it stood for "Engines turn or passengers swim"

I'm not sure I'd like to be on a plane 6 hours from an airport -- better hope you don't have any sudden medical requirements that would lead to a diversion!