It's because of the jet stream lets say I was to fly to L.A. from NYC the flight time would be about 5 hours 30 minutes because of win currents flowing from west to east, and the plane would be pushing against the wind current slowing the plane down. So flying from L.A. to NYC would be about 5 hours because the plane is flying [with] the wind current from west to east.
2006-11-26 12:07:28
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answer #1
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answered by Anonymous
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The plane does not follow the same flight path on the return trip and is also affected by wind.
2006-11-26 05:21:32
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answered by Anonymous
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planes fly to differents altitude depending on the route.For example a plane flying southbound flies higher than one coming northbound.They have internationalized altitudes to every route.
Also the wind plays a role on duration.
Usually the wind is stronger east to west,so if you fly E.U.A to EUROPE ,your flight back could take a longer time.
2006-11-26 05:56:58
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answered by pdrfer 3
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Sometimes it's a different route, but usually it's just because of the difference in wind. One way the wind can be helping you, and the other it slows you down.
2006-11-26 06:02:15
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answered by mrs. vader 4
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They don't always fly the same route - there are various routes that an be taken, it depends on what other planes are in the air at the time.
2006-11-26 05:21:15
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answered by Anonymous
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Because of the Coriolis Effect and the jet stream.
2006-11-26 05:21:03
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answered by snowboy 3
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The jet stream.
2006-11-26 05:26:47
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answered by Jetgirly 6
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I think most of the time it's due to prevailing winds.
2006-11-26 05:21:35
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answered by Snuffy 3
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airplains usually fly faster at a higher altitude so you were proabably flying higher or lower coming or going
2006-11-26 05:23:49
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answer #9
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answered by smcka68@sbcglobal.net 2
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