Flight Time Calculator
A rough estimate of flight time from the distance and a typical cruise speed, plus an allowance for taxi, takeoff and landing. It is an estimate only: the real time depends on the route, winds, the airline and air traffic.
- Free
- Works offline after your first visit
- Saves on this device
- No sign-up
- Updated
How it works
Cruise time is the distance divided by the cruise speed. Jets often fly near 500 mph, or about 800 km/h, once they are at altitude.
The allowance covers taxiing, takeoff and landing. Winds, routing and air traffic can make the real flight longer or shorter.
Worked example
A 1,200 mi flight at a cruise speed of 500 mph takes about 2 h 24 min in the air. With 30 min for taxi and climb, the estimate comes to 2 h 54 min.
Questions
Is this the time on my ticket?
No. Schedules include time at the gate and the airline's own padding. Use this only as a rough guide to the time in the air.
Why do flights vary?
Headwinds slow a flight and tailwinds speed it up. Routes also bend around weather and busy airspace.
What about time zones?
This shows elapsed time only. Adjust your clock by the difference between the two cities when you plan the day.
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