otto

Hey there, what are your great tips to pass the time on a long haul flight? (besides movie, crossword, journal...have those on my list already!) thank you in advance.

abram

My goal is to sleep as much as possible on any flight.
If I can't sleep or during meals, I listen to audiobooks.

blaire25

For me, I can still work sometimes (remote work). That passes the time rather quickly for me.

otto

hmmm, an audio book is a good idea. it's at least a bit different. i am trying to switch it up. thanks for the tip.

otto

another good idea someone had was learn a few terms of the language of the country i am going to. (japan!)

lavandula

How about downloading podcasts before you fly?

Lavandula

katsehh

I enjoy reading, using Duolingo, and learning go. If you don't know the board game go, you should learn it It's pretty fun and there are apps with problems you can solve.

https://online-go.com/learn-to-play-go

You can download some stuff from Netflix now, if you have that. I usually prefer not watching comedies because I don't want to be that loud, obnoxious, laughing weirdo on the flight.

I like sudoku. If I'm really bored.

And once I do everything and lose interest, I fall asleep.

suze

I just read. Books and magazines. Reading up on where you are visiting is good too... language or guidebooks.

Christina

I read, I notice you don't seem to consider that possibility. DO you never read a book? I know many people don't ever read nowadays.

For a few hours, I like to listen to podcasts as a top choice. I have many favorites but don't have time to listen to many of them each week, so I download a couple dozen to my Ipod Nano and listen to them. I like this because my podcasts are mostly talking, not music, and you really get a lot more out of them if you are not distracted by watching TV or reading the paper, etc., while they are on. So on a plane, I can just relax and listen to them.

eliztravels2

For years I have always purchased a New Yorker magazine for a flight. It is the only time I read it; the articles and long andethought provoking and best read when I have leisure time without distractions.

NewbE

I try to sleep, too. Eye mask, headphones (with nothing playing) and my Turtl seal out the world. And make me look ridiculous, but I don't care!

The Turtl:
https://smile.amazon.com/Trtl-Pillow...keywords=turtl

I alternate Turtl time with reading or watching a movie or show or listening to music or a podcast.

I can't imagine there are any really innovative time passing methods out there... options are kinda limited.

I admit, I dread it when a person, usually an older person, sits next to me with no means of entertainment. It's rare, but these people seem happy to chat the hours away, and while I feel a bit bad for them, I am not there for that.

otto

yes, downloading a podcast seems to be a great idea. i read constantly, def. plan on reading during flight. the turtl pillow seems awesome. maybe i'll get that!

suze

Wear foam ear plugs on the plane if you don't have a head set and don't want to chat with people. Works a charm.

NewbE

otto, my SO didn't like the Turtl, went back to his conventional neck pillow, so it seems not to be for everyone. But I'm a fan! Prevents one's mouth dropping open, which I hate, lol.

annw

I usually can't work on a long haul, but I do try to save a good book--such as a mystery--or review the relevant language, or read mags. If there are good TV series or a good film (saw Hidden Figures on my June flight) that helps a lot.

Don't forget stretches or getting out and walking a bit for circulation.