How far can honey bees fly?

A honey bee will not fly much higher than the height of any obstacle in its path. The bee will learn to fly straight out from its colony at high speed and will be most surprised if it strikes an new obstacle, such as you standing in the way. It may lash out and you will receive a sting, so be careful when walking close to the front of a busy beehive.

Mating drones will fly up to 30 metres above ground to find a queen, and can go much higher if warm rising thermal air carries them.

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