The distance that the balloon travels during the flight depends on the wind speed. On average, a hot air balloon can travel up to 5 km (or more or less) in one hour, but our pilots prefer not to travel too far as there may not be much interesting scenery beyond Cappadocia’s landscape. The balloon can also fly at different altitudes, and our pilots have precise control over the vertical movement of the balloon. It is not uncommon for the balloon to fly close to the ground or brush the tops of trees, making for a truly unique and memorable experience. A leaf or fruit picked from a treetop can serve as a keepsake of the flight.