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Relocating is a long and complicated process, especially long distance and international moves. Even though the movers can help you pack and ship your goods safely<\/a> to the destination, It’s not going to be easy to survive a long flight journey of 14-15 long hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

In case of international relocation<\/a>, travelling by flight is obviously the most preferred option, because it is the fastest way to reach your destination. But, when you are relocating from one side of the globe to the other side, it may take as long as up to 12 to 15 hours or more in some cases to reach your destination. And, surviving such long flights and sitting in a plane for such long hours is not going to be easy, especially if you don\u2019t know how to make it fun and survive a long flight comfortably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are relocating abroad<\/a> and wondering about how do I survive a 15 hour long flight, then continue reading this post, as I am share a few of the best tips and hacks to survive a long flight, even when you are traveling in economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip to survive a long flight journey of 14-15 hours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I have myself travelled for 14-15 hours at a stretch in a flight and I completely understand the pain of sitting idle in your seat for so long. To add on to it, if you have screaming children in your flight, then it may get even more difficult because you cannot even sleep when there is a child crying around you. The things is, the children also feel irritated during such long flights, and they can\u2019t be cooled down so easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But, you should avoid getting\nfrustrated because that won\u2019t help. Moreover, if you get pissed off, you will\nlose your mental peace and it will become even harder for you. Instead, prepare\nyourself mentally and physically as that will help you survive a long flight easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Based on my personal long flight experience,\nhere are the 10 best tips that will help you survive a long flight of 14-15\nhours easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wear comfortable clothes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Wearing comfortable clothes is a\nmust for making the long flight journey comfortable. And, if you are confused\nwhat to wear then I will definitely suggest you to wear several loose layers.\nThis is because the temperature on the flights is, most of the time, not\ncomfortable for everyone. Like for example, you might be freezing while another\nperson sitting few rows away from you may be feeling hot. So, wearing layers\nwill help you adjust depending on the temperature changes inside the flight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, as far as shoes are concerned,\nit is better to go for closed toed shoes than flip flops. Avoid footwear that is\ntoo snug as your feet will swell when you are at high altitudes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Light cabin luggage<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Always travel with lighter cabin\nluggage. If you carry a big suitcase, then you may struggle with it around the\nboarding areas. Also, stuffing it into the overhead lockers will also become\ndifficult for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, it is better if you take one\ncabin bag and a smaller shoulder bag or handbag so that you can carry and handle\nit easily during your flight trip. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carry light snacks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

When you are travelling through\ndifferent time zones, you can actually get breakfast during the dinner time or\nvice versa. So, you may actually carry a few low energy release snacks with you\nlike nuts, cereal bars, dried fruits etc. inside your carryon luggage, and\nmunch on them when you are hungry or is getting bored. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Move around the plane<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Stretching your legs during a long\nflight is very important not just for your own sanity, but also to avoid the\nrisk of developing deep vein thrombosis. So, do move around the plane once in a\nwhile. Also, do gentle exercise at your seat as that will help keep the\ncirculation flowing in your legs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stay hydrated<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Aircraft cabins are usually very\ndry spaces and therefore you an easily get dehydrated during a long flight. So,\nmake it a point to drink sufficient water at regular intervals during 12-15\nhours long air travel. Also, avoid consuming too much coffee, tea or alcohol\nwhile in flight. You may bring a bottle of water onboard if possible. You may\neven keep an empty plastic bottle in your handbag so that you can fill it up\nwhen the cabin crew comes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is also advisable that you carry\na moisturizer with you as your skin may actually get dry. And, if you are prone\nto dry eyes, do keep some eyedrops with you when you take a long hour flight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interact with co-passenger<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One of the best ways to avoid\nmaking your flight journey boring is by interacting with you co-passengers. I\nam sure if you make little attempts you will find many interesting people in\nthe flight. Who knows you may end up jelling really well with someone and your\nflight journey might become very interesting and enjoyable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choose a good airline<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s very important to choose a\ngood airline, especially for long hour flight trips. You may have to spend a\nlittle more, but if you get better quality food, wider seat and some other\nadditional on board facilities, then I think spending few extra bucks is\ncompletely worth it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, you should do proper\nresearch on the various airlines flying your route, check their reviews and\nthen book the tickets. Avoid going for the airlines with very cheap rates\nbecause with very low rates comes bad services. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reserve a good seat<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s always a wise to plan your\ntrip well in advance, especially the long distance travel. Like in this case,\nif you plan your international travel much early, then you can book tickets of\nyour flight in advance, and can actually reserve a good seat for yourself\nbecause that is definitely one important thing which can help you make your\nlong flight journey comfortable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But, if you delay your bookings,\nthen you may not get the option to book a good seat, especially if it is a peak\ntravel season. Moreover, if you have the time to research on the rates of the\nflights, you may also be able to book tickets at reasonable rates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, for choosing a good seat for a\nlong flight, I stick to these simple rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n