Jet lag guides

Flying London to New York? Here's how long jet lag lasts, why westbound is easier, and a day-by-day recovery plan based on circadian science.

Flying to Thailand from the UK? A 7-hour time difference heading east makes this a tricky adjustment. Here's your day-by-day recovery plan.

UK to Australia is one of the hardest jet lag routes in the world. 9-11 time zones, 20+ hours of travel. Here's a realistic recovery plan.

The UK to Dubai is only a 4-hour time difference, but the overnight flights and heat can still cause problems. Here's how to adjust fast.

Flying London to Tokyo? A 9-hour eastbound shift is tough. Here's a realistic recovery plan backed by circadian science.

Flying from the US to Europe? Eastbound jet lag is harder to shake. Here's why, and a practical recovery plan for landing in London, Paris, or anywhere in Europe.

Cape Town is only 1-2 hours ahead of London, but the 11-hour flight still takes a toll. Here's how to manage travel fatigue vs true jet lag.

Melatonin can help with jet lag, but only if you get the dose and timing right. Most people take too much, too late. Here's what the science says.

Why is jet lag worse flying east? Your body clock runs longer than 24 hours, so eastbound travel is harder. Here's the science and what to do about it.

Light is the most powerful tool for resetting your body clock after travel. But getting the timing wrong can make jet lag worse. Here's how to get it right.

Jet lag typically takes 1 day per timezone crossed to resolve, but direction, age, and strategy all change the timeline. Here's what to expect.

Flying long-haul with children? Kids adjust to new time zones differently from adults. Here's what to expect and how to help them (and you) through it.

On a 2-3 day business trip? Fully adjusting to local time might not make sense. Here's the short-trip strategy used by frequent flyers and airline crews.