Originally Posted by
wb1969
Hi Folks
International borders open permitting, I'm due to fly exEU to LAX in September. I'm booked on a 1300 departure exEU, arriving in to LAX at 1910 but I am thinking about changing to an early morning departure, connecting to a flight that would get me in to LAX at 1455. I'm booked in W but there is an Avios seat in J on the 1455 departure.
Knowing there are many FTers who've done LAX/SFO etc, I'd appreciate advice as to which is better for jet lag.
I find it very difficult sleeping on planes, so even in J I'd be lucky to get more than an hour or 2.
All advice welcome.
When flying west for 8-10 hours, I always take the mid-day departure that arrives early evening such as the one you are on. I then stay awake during the flight, so I'll be ready to sleep when I arrive. I find that exercise of some sort when I arrive helps with jet lag, but it's not always possible!