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Flight Time Calculator

Estimate flight duration from distance and cruise speed, plus local arrival time across time zones.

Estimate how long a flight will take from distance and cruising speed, then work out the local arrival time using departure time and time zone offsets.

How to use it

  1. 1Enter the flight distance and average cruise speed.
  2. 2Add an allowance for taxi, take-off and climb time.
  3. 3Enter departure time and the time zone offsets for both ends.
  4. 4Read the estimated flight duration and local arrival time.

Flight details

Estimate flight duration and local arrival time.

km
km/h
min
hrs
hrs

Result

Flight duration

7h 29m

Local arrival time
11:29
Cruise time
7h 04m
Taxi/climb allowance
25 min

Time zone offsets are hours from UTC, e.g. 1 for UTC+1 or -5 for UTC-5.

Frequently asked questions

Where do I find cruise speed?
Commercial jets typically cruise around 800-900 km/h; check your aircraft type for a more precise figure.
What's a typical taxi/climb allowance?
20-30 minutes is a reasonable default to cover ground taxiing, take-off and initial climb.
How are time zones entered?
As an offset from UTC in hours, e.g. enter 1 for UTC+1 or -5 for UTC-5.

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