How long to nap after jet lag?

And, despite what travelers may have heard about avoiding naps if they're trying to beat jet lag, he said that a 30-minute to hourlong snooze is actually beneficial because it gives you enough energy to stay awake through the day but still get a good night's rest.



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For travelers crossing =3 time zones, especially if they are on a long-haul flight, symptoms (e.g., tiredness) are likely due to fatigue rather than jet lag, and symptoms should abate 1–3 days post-flight.

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It is widely acknowledged that jet lag is worse when travelling east, but this has nothing to do with the direction of Earth's rotation. Like many creatures, humans have a circadian rhythm that follows a 24-hour period and is kept in sync by the eyes' response to natural light levels over the day.

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Common ways pilots avoid jetlag is staying hydrated, good rest, avoiding caffeine and alcohol, exercising, or sleeping on the airplane. For long-haul flights airlines use multiple pilots for the flight to allow each pilot to get some rest. The more time zones that are crossed, the worse the jet lag.

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One of those is by stepping into a cold shower, which can not only leave passengers feeling refreshed, it can also help them get over jet lag. According to Travel + Leisure, it can boost circulation, as well as energy levels for people trying to adjust to a new time zone.

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1 – Anticipate the time change for trips by getting up and going to bed earlier several days before an eastward trip and later for a westward trip. 2 – If you're wearing a watch, change the time to the destination time zone when entering the plane. 3 – Avoid drinking alcohol during your flight.

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Unlike travelers who experience jet lag (a temporary disruption of the body's internal biological clock due to travel across time zones), shift workers—employees who work regular shifts at night or alternate among different shifts—experience longer-term disruptions that carry social as well as physiological ...

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Jet lag can last anywhere from four to five days. Some specialists say that traveling over just one or two time zones is minimally problematic. Individuals who encounter jet lag feel better a few days after arriving at their destination. But it can take up to one week for some people to feel back to themselves.

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