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Distance-based estimate, not a schedule
Real flight durations vary by route, winds, airport congestion, and aircraft. Use this for early planning only.
Flight time calculator
Estimate rough airborne time before comparing real flight schedules.
Distance and speed inputs
This is a rough estimate, not an airline schedule. Routes, wind, aircraft, and airport delays are not included.
How the flight estimate works
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Takeoff and landing buffer is separate
Taxi, climb, approach, and landing time vary by flight, so the tool lets you adjust that buffer.
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Distance conversion
Miles are converted before calculation.
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Wind and routing excluded
Actual route and wind are not modelled.
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Not gate-to-gate
Boarding and baggage time are separate.
Frequently asked questions
Why does this differ from an airline result?
Airline schedules include operational routing and time-zone presentation. This calculator only uses distance and average speed.
What is the default speed?
850 km/h, a broad cruise-speed estimate for jet passenger flights.
Can I enter miles?
Yes. Select miles and it is converted.
Does it include time zones?
No. It estimates elapsed flight time only.