Longest NonStop Flight
Being on a plane for almost a full day may not seem that appealing. If you are like me and hate layovers or having to try to make a connecting flight, you probably wouldn’t mind it. Recently the world’s longest nonstop flight was just announced. Here are all the details about this very long flight and tips on what you can do if you are stuck on a plane for a while.
Hour After Hour In The Air
Starting in February 1, 2016, Emirates will offer daily service that goes between Dubai and Panama City. These flights will take about 17 hours and 35 minutes. The plane will travel an impressive 8,580 miles. Flight EK251 will leave Dubai at 8:05 a.m. daily. The Boeing 777-200LR has the capacity to carry 256 passengers as well as 15 tons of cargo.
Passing The Time
For some, this may seem like a horrible way to spend three quarters of their day. However, it is beneficial to those that want to get from Dubai to Panama City in the least amount of time. There are quite a few ways to pass the time, including:
Sleeping- If you have difficulty sleeping on an airplane, try to lessen the amount of sleep you get the night before. Don’t stay up all night as you do need some sleep, but try to wake up 3-4 hours earlier so that you can easily fall asleep on the plane. Don’t forget to bring noise cancelling headphones and a mask to cover your eyes.
Utilize Your Laptop- Before your trip, download a few movies to watch or games that you can play even if no internet signal is available. Wouldn’t a Star Wars moving marathon be a great way to pass the time? Just don’t forget to bring a spare laptop battery with you.
Catch Up On Stuff You Have Neglected- Have you put off writing thank-you cards or going through your 401K paperwork? A long flight is a great place to do this. Not only will it pass the time, but it will give you a sense of accomplishment and you will get over that looming feeling of having something that you need to do.
Pack An Entertainment Bag- To keep from getting bored while on a long flight, pack a bag with a lot of different things in it to entertain you. Include things like books, magazines, crossword puzzles, paper, pens and a deck of cards.
Long flights aren’t really anything new as the current longest flight is about 17 hours. As airlines are offering even more flights with longer travel times and fewer stops, it is allowing passengers to explore the world more quickly and efficiently.
