I've been flying for a few hours now, and I haven't came across any cities yet. I've been flying at slower speed and enjoying the cruise, so I wouldn't cover that much ground. In terms of anyone else I've already made tons of progress in traveling, but I have to hold myself to a higher standard since I have so many good things going for me. If every player could fly many wouldn't be scared about the coming monsters, its been a while since I've actually fought anything. The last time I was in combat was on the way to Zenith, and that feels like a life time ago. In reality its only been a week, time is skewed when your having fun. It can go fast or slow, and its gone by slow to me. Most players are smart, and many will form parties to go out and attack monsters.