Flight durations from the USA to the tropics

All flight durations from the USA  

This is the big surprise, our destination beach at the end of the world, seen in the magazine, make us forget that it is just at 7,000 miles far away, actually at the end of the world! We have no better choice than flying to go far, to change latitude, longitude or hemisphere, so discover flight durations.

Here are all the flight durations from New York airports towards the beautiful beaches and the sunny places around the world. Flight durations do not include technical transits or stopovers, only time spent flying on board. The ranking of flight durations is increasing from shortest to longest.

• How to survive a very long flight?

How to survive a very long flight?

Check in early
The sooner you are registered, the more you will be able to choose the best seat. Negotiate with staff at Check-in.

Prepare jet lag
It is important to learn about the setback or advance of the local time on arrival. The reason is simple, for example with -6 hours jet lag in the French Polynesia, midnight at New York is 6pm on the spot and you want to sleep. You have to struggle as long as possible and do not sleep, otherwise waking up at 4am in the dark night with nothing to do will quickly make you understand what the Jet Lag is. What can you do to mitigate the effects? Spend the days before your flight to adjust your sleeping habits if possible. Consider the following rule: one day per shifted hour to adapt. Example: it takes 6 days to feel fit for Tahiti or Hawaii (-6h).

Adjust your watch
It is important that you adjust to the time zone of your destination and change your routine accordingly. This helps to understand the time and the local rhythm on arrival.

Bring your own pillow
The small personal pillow or inflatable (or not) soft-bristled neck strap, which is sold in airports shops, is an indispensable travel item for long distance travel. Maybe a little ridiculous for a teenager but so perfect to travel and upon arrival you will be more rested.

Reduce noise
An airplane in flight makes noise for hours. If you decide to sleep, prefer the earplugs, well sealed because the anti-noise plugs sometimes provided are not noiseproof.

Hide the light
An eye mask is especially useful if you are flying during the day. A few persons leaves the window shutter open to read and this naturally annoys you. The masks are also effective in night flights to sleep because a passenger can light his seat close to you.

Travel Covers
Do not overload yourself in coats, be light. The passenger kit includes a very effective fleece cover against air conditioning and when you sleep.

Dress up relax
Avoid all tight clothing. Take off your shoes and put on socks to keep your feet at a good temperature. Fight dehydration and deep venous thrombosis, your two biggest enemies in the sky: drink water regularly, do stretches and walk a little in the corridor of the plane.

Unwind at the descent of the plane
During the last 45 minutes of downhill flight at the destination airport, your ears get blocked, you are deaf because of the drop in atmospheric pressure. Two solutions: yawn and swallow your saliva (simple for children) or better decompress by pinching your nose, closing your mouth and trying to push the air through the nose. Nothing comes out but the air goes to the ears and releases the pressure. Repeat when you are deafened again.

You have arrived, Enjoy yours holidays!