14 Oct 2011
Bertrand Piccard and Brian Jones
In March 1999, Bertrand Piccard and Brian Jones achieve the first round-the-world flight in a balloon, aboard the Breitling Orbiter III, from March 1 to March 21 1999.
| SUB-CLASS | TYPE OF RECORD | PERFORMANCE | DATE | CLAIMANT | STATUS | ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM-15 | Altitude | 11 737 m | 1999-03-20 | Piccard (SUI) | ratified - superseded since approved | 5963 |
| AM-15 | Distance | 40 814 km | 1999-03-21 | Piccard (SUI) | ratified - current record | 5957 |
| AM-15 | Duration | 477 h. 47 min. | 1999-03-21 | Piccard (SUI) | ratified - current record | 5958 |
| AM-15 | Shortest time around the world | 370 h. 24 min. | 1999-03-20 | Piccard (SUI) | ratified - superseded since approved | 5959 |
| A-Absolute | Distance | 40 814 km | 1999-03-21 | Piccard (SUI) | ratified - current record | 5960 |
| A-Absolute | Duration | 477 h. 47 min. | 1999-03-21 | Piccard (SUI) | ratified - current record | 5961 |
| A-Absolute | Shortest time around the world | 370 h. 24 min. | 1999-03-20 | Piccard (SUI) | ratified - superseded since approved | 5962 |
