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