The first man to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean is Charles Lindbergh. In 1927, he completed this historic flight from New York to Paris in his airplane, the Spirit of St. Louis. Lindbergh's achievement captured the imagination of the public and marked a significant milestone in aviation history. His flight took approximately 33.5 hours and paved the way for future transatlantic flights. Lindbergh became an instant celebrity and used his fame to promote aviation, significantly influencing the growth of the aviation industry in the following decades.