Jet Lag & Long-Haul Flights
Jet Lag & Long-Haul Flights
Long flights and time-zone jumps can leave you wrecked for days. This guide gathers the evidence-informed ways to ease jet lag and stay comfortable and healthy on long-haul flights.
Why jet lag happens, adjusting your body clock before and after, staying comfortable in the air, circulation and hydration, and recovering faster.
What's inside
- →Why jet lag happens — the body clock
- →Before you fly — shifting gently
- →In the air — comfort & circulation
- →Light & timing — resetting faster
- →On arrival — adjusting
- →Long-flight health — blood clots & more
For educational purposes only
This guide is educational information about staying healthy while travelling — it is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and it is not a substitute for care from a qualified doctor or travel clinic. It does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. See a doctor or travel-health clinic ideally 4–6 weeks before you travel for vaccinations, malaria prevention, and advice tailored to your destination and health, and check official sources such as your national travel-health service or the CDC. Carry adequate travel insurance. Seek medical care for serious or persistent symptoms while abroad; in an emergency, call the local emergency number or 911.