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Durres, Albania

Official achievement authored by Bobby Allen.

Part of Euro Cities Volume 1

Briefing

Durrës is the second most populous city of the Republic of Albania and seat of Durrës County and Durrës Municipality. It is located on a flat plain along the Albanian Adriatic Sea Coast between the mouths of the Erzen and Ishëm at the southeastern corner of the Adriatic Sea. Durrës' climate is profoundly influenced by a seasonal Mediterranean climate.

Durrës is an important link to Western Europe due to its port and its proximity to the Italian port cities, notably Bari, to which daily ferries run. As well as the dockyard, it also possesses an important shipyard and manufacturing industries, notably producing leather, plastic and tobacco products.

The theatrical and musical life of the city is centered on the Aleksandër Moisiu Theatre, the Estrada Theatre, a puppet theatre, and the Philharmonic Orchestra. The annual International Film Summerfest of Durrës, founded in 2008, is held in late August or early September in the amphitheatre. In 2004 and 2009 Miss Globe International was held in Durrës.

The city is home to different architectural styles that represent influential periods in its history. The architecture is influenced by Illyrian, Greek, Roman and Italian architecture. In the 21st century, part of Durrës turned into a modernist city, with large blocks of flats, modern new buildings, new shopping centres and many green spaces.

Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (IATA: TIA, ICAO: LATI), often referred to as the Rinas International Airport, is one of the two main international airports of the Republic of Albania. It serves the city of Tirana, its metropolitan area, and surrounding region in the county of Tirana. The airport is named in honour of the Albanian Roman Catholic nun and missionary, Mother Teresa (1910–1997). It is located 6 nautical miles (11 kilometres; 6.9 miles) northwest of Tirana, in the municipality of Krujë, Durrës County. It offers international connections primarily within Europe, with the most frequent routes to Milan, Rome, London and Istanbul.

Criteria

Depart from an airport of your choice, fly to and land at LATI, your flight distance must be further than 250 NM.
Date From To Pilot
25AUG26 1446Z GR LGAV AL LATI Michel.R 339 nm 01:08
24AUG26 1035Z CZ LKPR AL LATI Steve1966 646 nm 01:41
22AUG26 1416Z IT LIRA AL LATI Grouper 395 nm 00:58
08AUG26 1235Z AT LOWW AL LATI Francky2B 444 nm 01:09
08AUG26 0950Z HR LDZA AL LATI Manuel Sanchez 371 nm 00:59
08AUG26 0946Z HR LDZA AL LATI SIROCO 328 nm 00:56
02AUG26 1740Z HU LHBP AL LATI Realnapst3r 419 nm 01:09
02AUG26 1009Z IL LLBG AL LATI Noam 952 nm 02:14
27JUL26 2309Z CH LSZH AL LATI Anonymous 621 nm 01:31
25JUL26 0603Z GR LGZA AL LATI Jimmy_carrot 272 nm 02:24
24JUL26 1635Z HR LDZD AL LATI Happy One 337 nm 00:59
22JUL26 0854Z IT LIRN AL LATI SuPrA 323 nm 00:51
15JUL26 1240Z IT LIRA AL LATI J_Thananrat 371 nm 00:53
15JUL26 1132Z IT LIPH AL LATI Jean-Yves L 482 nm 01:07
14JUL26 0718Z IT LIKO AL LATI Le Fou Volant 411 nm 01:54
14JUL26 0303Z AT LOWI AL LATI Titanman908 531 nm 01:42
11JUL26 1146Z NO ENGM AL LATI Anonymous 1241 nm 02:49
08JUL26 1339Z MT LMML AL LATI Rightrudder 515 nm 01:56
08JUL26 0920Z DE EDDF AL LATI Swoosh17 813 nm 01:46
06JUL26 0808Z IT LIRF AL LATI Delly 411 nm 00:50

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