17 hour flight. How to cope?
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Anonymous
| Every expert online says absolutely no alcohol. |
Anonymous
Why? Have flown to Asia lots of times and always have a glass of wine with the main meals, probably 2 over the course of the flight. Feels a little special for what's a boring haul. Without kids it's really not that bad. Bring a book, good headphones for the seatback entertainment, some movies and music... |
Anonymous
That is so unhealthy. OP please don’t do this! |
Anonymous
Not the longest flight on the planet - I'm taking the longest flight (New York to Singapore) next month, and it's nearly 19 hours long. My brother-in-law sent me this sleep strategy today, courtesy of Chat: For a JFK to SIN business class flight, a strategy of sleeping 4-5 hours, then staying awake for 6 hours before sleeping for another 8-9 hours is recommended to align with the Singapore time zone for the 5 a.m. arrival, minimizing grogginess and maximizing alertness upon landing. This approach, used by experienced travelers, contrasts with simply sleeping the entire first half of the flight and allows for both rest and a chance to be awake for a mid-flight meal service. Why This Sleep Strategy Works Aligning with Destination Time: The flight arrives in Singapore around 5 a.m. local time. Sleeping too much early in the flight and then waking with little time left can make you feel even more tired and jet-lagged upon arrival. Avoiding "Second Wind" Sleepiness: By forcing yourself to stay awake for several hours after the first sleep period, you allow your body to naturally get tired again, leading to a more effective second sleep session. Maximizing Refreshment: This strategy ensures you are fully refreshed and alert for your arrival in Singapore, rather than feeling groggy. |