What is the point to enjoy the world's longest flight of 18 hours and 45 minutes with perfect physical condition?

On 11th October 2018, Singapore Airlines launched Singapore - New York direct flights connecting Singapore · Changi International Airport to Newark / Liberty International Airport in the USA. The flight distance of this direct flight is 17,700 kilometers and the maximum required time is 18 hours and 45 minutes, which is the longest flight in the world for commercial use. Scott McCartney, a travel journalist at the Wall Street Journal explains in the movie what kind of things it should be noted in order not to lose physical condition with a long flight.

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McCartney is flying direct from Singapore Airlines from Newark International Airport.

First of all, it is "humidity" that you want to be aware of on a long flight of 18 hours and 45 minutes.

Generally it is said that humidity that human beings can comfortable is about 40%. However, since the aircraft fly near the altitude of 10,000 meters, the humidity is kept as low as 20% so that the inside of the aircraft will not get wet due to dew condensation

By spending a long time in a dry machine, the body inevitably suffers from moisture shortage, fatigue · headache · deterioration of bad breath · muscle pain · joint pain.

McCartney is urging her to drink water well anyway.

Also, you should eat firmly as in-flight meals will be served with vegetables that can absorb moisture. For example, in Singapore Airlines' in-flight meal, cauliflower was served for garnish.

It is the mucosal part that is greatly affected by drying. The nose moisturizes with a spray for rhinitis ......

McCartney insists that eye drops should be taken regularly.

It is also important to clean up a chair that sits for a long time.

Since we can not take in outside air as well as airplane, we always circulate air inside.

For that reason, it is important to keep your surroundings clean. When you arrive at your seat and put the baggage on the top shelf, take out the wet tissue that can be disinfected ... ...

Wipe the sheet, the arm and the table all over.

The important thing about getting on an airplane for more than 18 hours is that it "moves". Being sitting for a long time will inevitably have a negative effect on your body.

I will take a relaxed position by stretching my feet about 32 inches (about 81 centimeters) from the back of the chair.

As shown in the image below, if you bend the knee at right angles for a long time, sitting down, the blood flow may become worse and thrombosis may occur. If this thrombus turns to the lungs when suddenly walking etc., it causes acute pulmonary thromboembolism (economy class syndrome) and it concerns life.

It is necessary to set a time with an alarm and walk regularly so that it will not sit on long flights. It is also important to stretch your foot frequently while sitting without standing.

Similar attention is also urged on the monitor attached to the seat of the airplane.

Also, it is important to adjust the body clock when it is important to move long distances by plane.

The time difference between Singapore and New York is about 12 hours, there is a shift so that the day and night are reversed exactly. Therefore, if you are on a direct flight you will get jet lag absolutely. Large jet lag may cause fatigue · headache · decrease in concentration · nausea.

We need to check time and sleep systematically.

People who are concerned about the noise of airplanes, it is also good to introduce earplugs.

In addition, attention should be paid to excessive drinking.

If you consume a lot of alcohol, the body's moisture will be insufficient and circadian rhythm will be affected.

Of course there is a drink service in the plane, you may want to spend a relaxing time drinking by long distance / long flight, but you have to be careful not to drink too much.

If you pay attention to the above, you can get down to Singapore's land with perfect physical condition.