The Wright brothers' first successful powered flight on December 17, 1903, covered a distance of 36.5 meters (120 feet) in a little over 12 seconds. They made a total of four flights that day, with the longest flight reaching 37 meters (122 feet). The total distance flown during those initial flights was relatively short, emphasizing the significance of their achievement in aviation history.
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