evidenceobservational
House flies can fly at about 7 km/h.
90% confidence
That is roughly the pace of a brisk walk, not the speed of a miniature fighter jet. The house fly’s reputation comes from what it does with that modest speed: it launches quickly, changes direction sharply and slips through complicated indoor spaces. Its flight speed also varies with conditions and behaviour, so 7 km/h is a useful estimate rather than a universal maximum.
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