2006-07-07 14:30:52 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
The planes coing to Europe take advantage of the jet stream. THe jet stream flows west to east and can give them an extra 100 mph. Return flights have to fly against the winds or change altitude to avoid fighting the wind.
2006-07-07 14:34:52 · answer #1 · answered by cpw321cpw 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When going to Europe, your flight is flying with the Jet Stream. The Jet Stream is in a short explanation, a trail of high winds that all winds and weather systems follow. It always flows from west to east. When flying from the west, the jet stream pushes you faster towards the east I.E Europe. When flying back, however, you are against the Jet stream, and its force is making you go slower, making your flight longer!
2006-07-07 14:35:08 · answer #2 · answered by Alexis T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Flights from South Africa to Europe can be four hours longer or shorter, depending on the seasons.
The wind has something to do with it. Also, they are required to take a slightly different path so as not to run into other planes.
2006-07-07 14:33:58 · answer #3 · answered by Charlie B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
napping is often a good approach. Take eye colors and ear plugs, the two a napping tablet or a pair of Dramamine (no longer the non-drowsy) and a e book might desire to knock you out. maximum flights to Europe are in one day, so napping is an exceedingly good thank you to pass the time. even with the incontrovertible fact that I easily have got here across that watching movies on the holiday back will artwork properly too (when you consider that those flights are oftentimes all daylight hours). many of the airlines have a pair of dozen movies to computer screen, 3-4 of them gets you domicile chuffed.
2016-12-10 06:13:45 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rotation of the earth has some effect. I seem to remember reading that when the air force would fly an around the world mission (or almost the far), when they flew one direction for a long period of time, the watches of the crewmembers on the plane were several minutes faster than clocks at their destination.
2006-07-07 14:52:53 · answer #5 · answered by gtp3800ii 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely the jet stream. (Which was, I believe, first discovered and used by the Japanese.) The same effect can be noticed on many long east-west flights, including across the USA.
2006-07-07 14:56:44 · answer #6 · answered by SleeplessInWarwick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tail wind. You ride the golf stream trade winds going over. Coming back you are against the wind. I noticed this myself on my own crossings.
2006-07-07 14:35:22 · answer #7 · answered by Q 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they're not, they just seem to be going by the clocks, carry a watch on the flight and it's the same both ways.
2006-07-07 14:36:34 · answer #8 · answered by Archangel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to account for time zone changes and wind direction.
2006-07-07 14:34:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
cuz of the jet stream going the other way and time zones. good question though
2006-07-07 14:38:00 · answer #10 · answered by skatedrummer93 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋