JET LAG RECOVERY PLANNER

Jet lag isn’t just about sleep — it’s about timing, direction, and recovery.

This planner helps you understand how long-haul travel will affect your body clock, how severe jet lag is likely to be, and what to prioritise when you arrive — from light exposure to recovery windows and rest strategy.

Long-Haul Reality Check

Flight time • time zones • jet lag • recovery

Enter two cities to estimate total travel time, time zones crossed, jet lag intensity, plus route-aware lounge recovery hubs and typical airlines.

Route

From To

Try: “London → Sydney”, “New York → Tokyo”, “Paris → Singapore”, “Los Angeles → Bangkok”.

Reality check

Estimated travel time

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Time zones crossed

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Jet lag intensity

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One-line guidance

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Recovery lounges

For long-haul routes, showers, quiet zones, and a proper reset can change the arrival completely.

Run a route to see suggested lounge recovery hubs.

Note: indicative lounge options (common hubs), not a guarantee of access.

Airlines commonly operating routes like this

Indicative list based on typical long-haul networks — not live schedules.

Run a route to see typical airline options.

What is an antipode?

An antipode is the point on the Earth’s surface that lies exactly opposite another location. Two antipodal points are separated by the Earth’s full diameter, meaning they are always approximately 20,015 kilometres (12,430 miles) apart along a great-circle route.

In most cases, an antipode falls in the ocean rather than on land, as the Earth’s landmasses are unevenly distributed across the globe. Only a small number of locations have land-to-land antipodes.

City Snapshot

Location • Antipode • Nearest Context

Enter a city, address, or coordinates to explore the exact opposite point on Earth.

Origin

Place

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Coordinates (DD)

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Coordinates (DMS)

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Hemisphere

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Antipode

Nearest place

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Coordinates (DD)

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Coordinates (DMS)

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Distance to antipode

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Nearest context to the antipode

Most antipodes fall in water. These nearby anchors give human context.

Search a location to see nearest context.

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ANTIPODE FAQ

Can two cities be exact antipodes?

Exact city-to-city antipodes are extremely rare. Some locations come close, but most antipodal pairs involve ocean points rather than populated places.

What exactly is an antipode?

It is the point directly opposite another on Earth — connected through the planet’s center. If you could drill straight down through your location, you would emerge at your antipode.

Why do most antipodes fall in the ocean?

Because Earth’s landmasses are clustered on one side of the planet. Over 90% of all antipodes place one point on land and the other in open ocean.

Do any major cities have true land-to-land antipodes?

A few rare pairs exist, including parts of New Zealand ↔ Spain, and parts of Argentina ↔ China. Most large cities do not have a land-based opposite.

Can I share my antipode?

Yes — use the map to find your opposite point, then screenshot or share the coordinates with friends. Yes — use Share Your Antipode to copy a link or generate an image card