Jetlag help
 

I need some tailored assistance... I'll be traveling LAX to SVO via CDG. CDF flights departs around 11pm from LAX and arrives at 7pm in CDG, SVO flight arrives at 1am local. So, in other words, essentially if I were to go by local time, this is a 100% day flight.

So, what do you recommend so that I'm able to some-what sleep once I get to SVO? Besides staying up for the whole LAX-CDG flight...

Wouldn't this existing thread help?

What's your strategy to beat jet lag? Here's my current approach.

Nah, as it seems to give just the general tips. I need some tailored advice :)

I think the advice has to depend on how easy you find it to sleep and how much sleep you ordinarily need. For example, I can sleep just about anywhere (practically on command) no matter how much sleep I've already had. I also need a fair amount of sleep.

If I had this itinerary, I would simply take a couple of melatonin when I boarded the first flight, have a meal and then fall asleep. My goal would be to get about 5-7 hours sleep on the first flight. Then, I'd try not to sleep again until I got to SVO, at which point I'd take another couple of melatonin upon arrival at my hotel. I'd also take one tablet per night for the next 2 nights I was in SVO - to help me sleep through the night.

I would second this. The only thing I would do differently is I wouldn't take anything before the flight and just let sleep come naturally then take something (probably benadryl) in SVO to fall asleep.

I can't provide you with a tailor-made schedule, as your body isn't mine... but here is what has worked for me when I have the 'full day flight' sort of thing.

1. Sleep on the plane as much as possible, even if it's just a couple hours. Whether you take something or not is your choice... I have to take things at home to get my mind to stop and let me get some rest, so taking it on the plane isn't a big deal to me. I don't consume any sort of caffiene, so that's not an issue... but if you do, don't drink much (if any) on the plane. It will keep you up. Try to stick to water to stay hydrated. Since you are leaving LAX so late, it will natural to your body to have at least a few hours of sleep. If you deprive your body of sleep from the time you leave LAX, you'll probably be hurting even more.

2. Have a good meal when you land at CDG if you have time. You didn't mention how long your layover is. If not, it's airplane food for you... or whatever you bring on yourself. ;) Either way, have a good meal at some point.

3. When you arrive in SVO, go to bed! If you have to take something, take it. Benedryl, Tylenol Simply Sleep, Ambien... whatever you are comfortable with -- take something. Get some good rest and drink plenty of water.

4. Let your body wake up naturally, if schedule permits... and start your trip with a good night's sleep, a good meal, and plenty of water. ;) Get out in the fresh air/sunshine if you can, too. It will help your body clock adjust.

Hope this helps a little... these are the things that work for me.