What can I do on a 9 hour flight?

15 ways to entertain yourself on a long-haul flight
  • Read a book. Jason from the blog and travel planner website, Trekeffect, says: ...
  • Listen to a podcast. ...
  • Write a journal. ...
  • Play a game. ...
  • Do something crafty. ...
  • Listen to some new music. ...
  • Get productive. ...
  • Organise your trip.




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Before your flight, keep an eye on the seat map to see if there are any empty rows you can claim last minute.
  1. Use those air miles to upgrade. ...
  2. Shell out for premium economy. ...
  3. Prepare for jet lag. ...
  4. De-stress before you arrive. ...
  5. Pack plenty of face masks. ...
  6. Buckle your seat belt over your blanket. ...
  7. Pack an eye mask.


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The best way to recover after a long travel day
  1. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. Travel, especially on a plane, can be dehydrating. ...
  2. If you're not napping, stay engaged. ...
  3. Keep your blood flowing. ...
  4. Start moving ASAP. ...
  5. Get outside. ...
  6. Refuel with something satisfying or healthy. ...
  7. Prioritize rest. ...
  8. Take a shower or steam.


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8 Productive Ways to Pass Time On A Long-Haul Flight
  1. 1 — Rearrange or delete apps on your phone. ...
  2. 2 — Clean out your photos on your phone and organize them into folders. ...
  3. 3 — Meditate. ...
  4. 4 — Catch up on much needed sleep. ...
  5. 5 — Review your itinerary. ...
  6. 6 — Do some exercises. ...
  7. 7 — Clean up your to-do list.


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Remember that anything over 6 hours flying time is considered long haul, but flights of longer than 10 hours are not uncommon either. One important thing to remember is to keep your seat belt fastened at all times in case of unexpected turbulence.

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How to Sleep on a Long Plane Flight: Here Are 24 Tips You Should Try
  1. Reserve a window seat. ...
  2. Try to get a seat with an empty spot beside you. ...
  3. Book nonstop flights. ...
  4. Wear comfortable clothes and comfortable shoes. ...
  5. Make sure your seat belt buckle is visible. ...
  6. Decline the meal. ...
  7. Don't watch movies. ...
  8. Use earplugs.


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Get up and walk around every 2 to 3 hours. If there isn't enough room to walk or the fasten seatbelt sign is on, do calf raises and other leg stretches at your seat every 30 minutes or so.

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You probably won't get your first meal until 60 to 90 minutes after takeoff. There are snacks in between you can grab from the galley. Then as mentioned, you will get a lunch 1.5 hours or so before landing.

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Yes, really. Your grandmother and marathon runners are on to something. These stockings help increase circulation and reduce the risk of swelling or worse deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and clotting on a long flight.

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Graduated compression stockings or socks are usually recommended for flights that last longer than 3 hours, as this is when you will start to suffer physical health issues.

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Remember that anything over 6 hours flying time is considered long haul, but flights of longer than 10 hours are not uncommon either. One important thing to remember is to keep your seat belt fastened at all times in case of unexpected turbulence.

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Top 5 travel tips to help you prepare for a long-haul flight
  1. Wear comfortable clothing. ...
  2. Stay hydrated. ...
  3. Exercise before you fly. ...
  4. Eat nutritious food. ...
  5. Practice meditation and yoga.


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The requirement of having more than two pilots depends on the length of the flight. Generally, if the flight is longer than eight hours, a third pilot (second officer) is required onboard.

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Crew require a minimum of three hours rest when the flight duty period exceeds 14 hours (from when crew 'sign on' to 15 minutes after engines off). For flight duty periods longer than 18 hours, 4.5 hours bunk rest is required. The crew take turns for rest breaks. The first group will rest after the first meal service.

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So by not sleeping enough the night before a flight, travelers are going into their trip at a disadvantage. If you want to start your trip off on the right foot, and minimize your jet lag, get your packing done ahead of time and save the night before your flight for sleeping.

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?Preventive Measures
  1. Move around as much as possible.
  2. Choose an aisle seat where feasible as this is known to encourage moving around during the journey .
  3. Carry out calf muscle exercises: ...
  4. Try to avoid placing cabin baggage where it can restrict your leg movement.


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Take a melatonin pill. That's the hormone that our bodies use to put us to sleep naturally. Pop the pill a few hours before the flight.

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What Are the Best—And Safest—Sleeping Pills for Flights?
  • Ambien. Ambien—the most powerful option on this list and the only one that requires a prescription—works as a sedative-hypnotic medication that slows your brain activity to make you feel very sleepy. ...
  • Tylenol PM. ...
  • Melatonin.


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Avoid eating heavy foods, especially spicy foods and foods that you wouldn't even normally eat. Eating something that could really upset your stomach, or give you something worse like food poisoning, isn't fun. It's best to eat healthy foods even if it's just 24 hours before your trip, this could help a lot!

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