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Old Nov 13, 2010 | 12:29 am
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Originally Posted by deconz
While in absolute distance that is correct - AKL/LAX/LHR takes 2 hours less flying time than AKL/HKG/LHR and both routings have a 2 hour stopover
You are having a wind up?

It generally takes about 15% less time to fly longhaul easterly than it does to fly westerly. This is due to previaling high level winds.
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