But by its very definition, a long-haul flight involves travelling for a long period of time, often more than 12 hours. Unless you’re lucky to fly in a class with a lie-flat seat, you’re very unlikely to step off a long-haul flight having had a solid eight hours of sleep. Assuming you’re adjusted to the time zone the flight departs from, daytime flights will make sleep on board much harder, whereas nighttime flights make sleep easier. Before taking sleeping medication or melatonin you should see your doctor, and only take what’s prescribed for you. Our brains are very good at sleeping – trust that your body will catch you up when it can.

Source: CNN September 19, 2023 14:03 UTC