Conversely, when flying from Europe to America, the opposite occurs. The schedule favors daytime flights because the plane “gains time” traveling westward.
A flight leaving London in the afternoon can land in New York with several hours of daylight still available.
The winds also help save millions
Over the Atlantic Ocean, there are extremely powerful wind currents known as the Jet Stream. These winds can exceed 150 or even 200 kilometers per hour and often push aircraft traveling toward Europe off course.
This reduces flight time, fuel consumption, and operating costs.
On long-haul routes, small differences translate into huge
