Enduring Long Flights

**Clockwork John** · 23rd January 08, 08:08 AM

When my wife and I flew to London, we got a direct flight from Los Angeles to London. That was a long friggin time to be in an airplane seat.

My advice would be to get an evening flight if you can. Our flight left LA at around 8:30 PM. We slept most of the way, and got into London mid-afternoon, so se really didn't have any problems with jet lag.

I'll agree with what many others have said: read, drink water, wear comfortable shoes, and get up and walk around as much as you can.

**davedove** · 23rd January 08, 08:43 AM

Originally Posted by Crusty

My advice would be to get an evening flight if you can. Our flight left LA at around 8:30 PM. We slept most of the way, and got into London mid-afternoon, so se really didn't have any problems with jet lag.

All the flights I have taken to Europe were overnight flights. For me, the flights were horrible. I could not really sleep, other than VERY short dozing, and I felt horrible when I arrived. If you can sleep, great, I wish I could.

My flight back was much better, as it was during the day. Aside from being a long flight, at least I wasn't messed up when I arrived back in the US.