Commercial pilot license how many hours

ADVANCE FLYING ACADEMY

To obtain a Commercial Pilot License (CPL), the required number of flight hours varies depending on the country and the specific regulations of the aviation authority. Below are the general requirements for the most common authorities:

1. United States (FAA)

Total Flight Hours: 250 hours
- 100 hours as Pilot-in-Command (PIC)
- 50 hours of cross-country flight
- 10 hours of night flight
- 20 hours of flight training with an instructor
- 10 hours of solo flight

2. United Kingdom (CAA)

Total Flight Hours: 150 hours
- 100 hours of Pilot-in-Command (PIC)
- 10 hours of cross-country flight
- 5 hours of night flight

3. European Union (EASA)

Total Flight Hours: 200 hours
- 100 hours of Pilot-in-Command (PIC)
- 20 hours of cross-country flight
- 5 hours of night flight

4. Australia (CASA)

Total Flight Hours: 200 hours
- 100 hours of Pilot-in-Command (PIC)
- 20 hours of cross-country flight
- 10 hours of night flight

5. Hong Kong (CAD)

Total Flight Hours: 200 hours (similar to the above international standards)

Common Requirements Across All Authorities:

A combination of flight training with an instructor and solo flying is required.
Cross-country flying typically involves flying a distance of over 50 nautical miles.
Some authorities may require specific hours for additional ratings, like instrument or multi-engine ratings.