Why don’t planes cross the Atlantic during the day? … See more

sleeps during the flight and arrives ready to start the day.

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In contrast, when flying from Europe to the Americas, the opposite occurs. The time zone favors daytime flights because the plane “gains time” by traveling westward.

A flight departing from London in the afternoon can land in New York with several hours of daylight still available.

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Winds also help save millions

Over the Atlantic, there are extremely powerful wind currents known as the Jet Stream. These winds can exceed 150 or even 200 kilometers per hour

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