Flight Time Estimator
Estimate flight duration based on distance between cities.
Accounts for average cruising speed and adds time for takeoff and landing.
Estimated Flight Time
Flight time is estimated by dividing the distance by a typical cruising speed and adding overhead for takeoff, climb, descent, and landing.
Formula:
Flight Time = (Distance / Cruising Speed) + Overhead
Typical cruising speeds:
- Commercial jets: 550 mph (885 km/h)
- Regional jets: 450 mph (725 km/h)
- Turboprops: 300 mph (485 km/h)
Overhead time includes taxi, takeoff, climb, descent, and landing — typically about 30 minutes total.
Common flight distances:
- New York to London: ~3,460 miles (5,570 km)
- Los Angeles to Tokyo: ~5,470 miles (8,800 km)
- New York to Los Angeles: ~2,450 miles (3,940 km)
- London to Dubai: ~3,400 miles (5,470 km)
Note: Actual flight times vary with wind, route, and air traffic.