How long did Richard E. Byrd’s 1929 South Pole flight take?

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Richard E. Byrd stands on a ship deck in heavy fur clothing and a leather cap, holding a sundial compass during an Antarctic expedition. — Richard E. Byrd Richard E. Byrd.

Richard E. Byrd’s 1929 flight to the South Pole took 19 hours.1

On November 29, 1929, Byrd served as the navigator for this historic journey, accompanied by three companions. They flew from their base at Little America to the Pole and back without any mishaps.1