surely the rotation of the earth makes some difference to flying times?

Answer 1

Since the rotation of the earth is transferred to the airplane, there is no difference. It is the same as if you drop something off a moving truck; rather than falling behind, it hits the pavement right next to the truck.

Answer 2

Fortunately the Earths atmosphere is along for the ride when the earth rotates therefore the airplane sees no effect of the earths rotation on flight times.

Answer 3

The atmosphere is mostly rotating along with the earth. To the extent that the earth's rotation affects prevailing winds flying times would be different.

And don't call me Surely.

Answer 4

Indirectly, yes. The rotation of the earth causes the winds in the upper atmosphere to be generally westerly. Since planes fly in the upper atmosphere (the "jetstream"), they usually have a headwind when flying westwards and a tailwind when going east. Therefore, flying for instance London to Singapore takes a bit over 12 hours, Singapore to London takes 14.

Answer 5

not really, the plane is in the air and relatively unaffected except for wind, wind may be considered to be caused by rotation, but that is a streatch

now, the earth rotates at 1000 miles per hour, when a satellite is launched, it can take advantage of that speed. Note that the space shuttle goes east and adds this speed to assist getting into orbit

rockets are now powerful enough that they can launch in a polar orbit, not taking advantage of the speed boost. but that is a digression

Answer 6

No. The atmosphere up to certain level also rotating with it. Therefore it can not make any difference if you fly by aircraft.If you travel in a rocket then it is yes.

Answer 7

Although I am not certain, I do know that the earths rotation influences where and when the space shuttle is launched.

I guess that could be 'flying'

Answer 8

Surely, you're wrong.