Flying around the world: Which direction is best? [closed]

If I want to fly around the world, should I travel west or east?

I keep getting confused about the effects of shorter days or longer days and can never figure out the dateline correctly.

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Is it better to travel east or west around the world?

The verdict:Traveling several time zones to the east causes worse jet lag than flying the same number of time zones west, and although the precise mechanism isn't known, it probably reflects the greater difficulty of advancing rather than delaying the body's internal clock.

Is it easier to fly west or east?

The model confirms what was already known: Generally, westward recovery is easier than eastward. But it also helps us understand that flying across more time zones can sometimes be easier than traveling across fewer.

Can you fly around the world in one direction?

By finding a single airline alliance and using their partners, you can book a round-the-world (RTW) trip that includes up to 16 segments within a certain period of time.

Around the World in 40 Days

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