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Jet Lag Calculator
Recovery time and adjustment tips
✈️ Jet Lag Calculator
🌍 Travel Details
😴 Jet Lag Estimate
🛌Recovery Days
11 days
🕐Time Diff
10.5 hrs
📊Severity
High
💊 Reduce jet lag: Adjust sleep 2-3 days before, hydrate well, avoid alcohol, get sunlight in destination, melatonin 0.5-3mg before sleep, short naps (20 min).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Jet Lag Calculator
How jet lag calculated?▼
Recovery: ~1 day per timezone crossed. Eastward worse than westward. 6 hours diff = 5-6 days recovery typically.
Free jet lag calculator?▼
Yes, 100% free. Enter departure-arrival cities. Get timezone diff + recovery days + tips for adjustment.
Why eastward worse?▼
Body clock adjusts easier to longer days (westward) than shorter days (eastward). India to USA easier than USA to India.
Symptoms?▼
Fatigue, insomnia, irritability, digestion issues, headaches, difficulty concentrating. Usually 3-7 days based on distance.
Reduce jet lag?▼
Adjust sleep schedule 2-3 days before. Stay hydrated, avoid alcohol on flight. Get sunlight in destination. Short naps (20 mins).
Melatonin help?▼
Yes, 0.5-3mg before bed in destination. Helps reset body clock. Available OTC. Check with doctor for chronic issues.
Best flight time?▼
Arrive in evening at destination = sleep at night = quicker adjustment. Avoid landing at 6am after long-haul (will struggle).
Crossing date line?▼
India to USA: gain a day. India to NZ: lose a day. Calendar confusing but body clock based on hours, not dates.
Business travel tips?▼
Schedule meetings 1-2 days after arrival if possible. Don't make critical decisions when jet-lagged. Pack supplements.
Children jet lag?▼
Kids adjust faster. Maintain meal/sleep routines. Sunlight exposure helps. May be cranky first 2-3 days. Patience needed.