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Flight Times Explained: Earth’s Rotation and Jet Streams
11/6/2025
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- The discussion clarifies that flying against the Earth's rotation does not speed up flight times.
- Physics shows that a plane must overcome inertia and the atmosphere, which moves with the Earth due to friction.
- Flights heading east are typically faster because jet streams and atmospheric conditions influence air movement.
- Inertia keeps objects moving with the Earth, debunking flat Earth theories and helping explain why flight times vary.
