2006-06-10 13:28:18 · 13 answers · asked by kenny w 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
Wind speed, weather conditions
2006-06-10 13:31:04 · answer #1 · answered by judyblue_pa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If we're talking about real time i.e. time in the air, then timezones have nothing to do with it.
For efficiency and when possible, any particular aircraft will fly at a constant airspeed. So if it is best suited for an aircraft to fly at 800k/hour through the air (airspeed) and it has a tailwind of 100k/hour it's GROUNDspeed will be 800 + 100 = 900k/hour. When flying back, into a headwind, it's GROUND speed will be 800-100 =700k/hour.
2006-06-11 01:10:02 · answer #2 · answered by brainyandy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it is as answered and that is wind direction as the main factor. There is also the fuel consumption, number of passengers on board and also the route and amount of air traffic so time of day of travel can make a difference. Mainly though its the direction of the wind.
2006-06-10 20:45:00 · answer #3 · answered by CockneyRebel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, the distances are different as the routes are slightly different. Otherwise the 8am plane leaving LA will crash into the 8am plane leaving San Francisco while in the air.
But the wind/air current speed and Earth's rotation (i.e. direction) do affect it too.
2006-06-10 23:03:18 · answer #4 · answered by Kemmy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's because one way you travel with the wind, the other way against.
Travelling with the wind is obviously much faster because it helps propel the plane forward, travelling against is more of a struggle (and uses more fuel as well)
2006-06-10 20:32:14 · answer #5 · answered by heather t 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it takes different times each way because of the rotation of the earth. since the earth rotates to the east, when you travel eastward, you travel with the earth's rotation so the time is shorter. whereas, when you travel westward, you are against the flow of the earth, so the travel takes longer.
2006-06-10 21:16:51 · answer #6 · answered by Jannelyn 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To CA from CT 7 hours, back is 4, it's because the wind is with you.
2006-06-10 20:31:59 · answer #7 · answered by Jill&Justin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wind speed, weather conditions, delays on right to use airspace, too many people using outside toilet, passengers not cycling hard enough ,loads reasons
2006-06-10 21:31:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Same as above, plus I think they also have to take very slightly different routes.
2006-06-10 20:32:27 · answer #9 · answered by light_angel24 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should be same.Air Trafic Control may be differently programmed or may be taking different route.Wind and weather conditions may be different
2006-06-14 01:00:56 · answer #10 · answered by leowin1948 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋