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Old May 13, 2013 | 7:39 pm
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Originally Posted by intelixa
Hello everyone! I am new to this forum and I hope this is posted in the right area. If not please forgive me.

I am travelling to Beijing China. I am leaving San Francisco Airport at 11:00 AM and arriving in Beijing at 3:15 PM.

During my flight, will there always be light outside, or will there be an opportunity of darkness.

Sorry for my dumb question, I am just kinda confused with the whole time difference. I am going to need to sleep and I am worried it will be sunny the whole time.

Thanks.
Welcome. Good question!

What time of year are you flying?

If flying during the winter months I suspect you will be far enough North that you may encounter some measure of darkness. In mid-summer? Forget it.

I'm sure someone will be along shortly who will either validate my hypothesis or tell me I as as wrong as two left shoes.

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