Mark Thorson wrote:

> Blinky the Shark wrote:
>>
>> Mark Thorson wrote:
>>
>> > From LAX to London the winds are with you. The record
>> > for the Connie on that route is 18 hours, 32 minutes.
>>
>> What a difference a jet stream makes. Or were those non-JS winds?
>
> Since it was a record, I think it's safe to assume
> that at least some time was spent in the jet stream.
> Of course, the jet stream doesn't always go where
> you want it to go, but airlines do use it to save
> time and fuel when they can.
>
> However, the winds in general blow from west to east,
> even when you're not in the jet stream.

That depends on your latitude.


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