What can I do on a 14 hour airplane ride?!!?

Question

I have to go from Seoul, Korea to Japan (about 3 hours) then stay at the airport in Japan for 6 hours then go to the JFK Airport in New York ( 13-14 hours). What can I do, I have a ipod touch that only has 22 hours of battery??? any ideas

Answer 1

Play with PSP or Gameboy. Read pocketbooks. Make friends with other passengers.

Answer 2

Join the frequent flier program for the airline, unless you already belong to a "partner" program.  Joining is free and you can do it online.

Check www.seatguru.com for seat suggestions.  I usually try to get a window seat on really long flights and gather some extra pillows & blankets to make a "bed" to lean against.  Call the airline and request a seat as early as allowed.  Also ask if the aircraft has power ports that you can use to re-charge your i-Pod, etc. There also should be electrical outlets in the airport in Japan, but you may need the correct plug adapter.

Six hours is a long wait but not long enough to do anything except stay at the airport. Check with the airlines to see if they have a club you can use in Tokyo for a fee (maybe also in Seoul).  Airport clubs offer a comfortable place to wait and refreshments and drinks are included in the fee.  Clubs also usually have Internet and certainly have electrical outlets yo can use.  

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Consider getting a sleep mask (ex. www.mindfold.com) and some earplugs, which may help you sleep (they work for me). Luggage stores and airport shops also sell sleep masks.

I-Pods and portable game devices are great on planes, but the batteries won't last more than a few hours.  Pack one or more books that you have started, or that are from an author you know.  It's really annoying to realize - too late - the book you brought for the flight isn't a good read. Other options are crossword puzzles and similar.  A laptop is practical IF the aircraft is equipped with power ports (which can also re-charge an i-Pod or game device).

Pack a complete change of clothes and basic toiletries in your carryon bag.  Check the security requirements at: www.tsa.gov

Dress in comfortable clothes and shoes that are not too tight (or overly casual).  Your feet will swell during a long flight and tight clothes can make it harder to sleep.

I try to shower just before leaving to go to the airport.  It reduces the grungy feeling you get by the end of a long flight. Use conditioner to reduce hair frizziness.

Tag all of your bags (inside and outside) with your name, e-mail address (but not your home address) and a complete phone number someone will answer.  The free tags from the check-in counter are fine.

Make sure you have your passport or ID and other documents on you before leaving home.

Get to the airport 2 full hours before departure so you don't have to stress.  

You can take something to help you sleep, but try it first.  Many meds can leave you groggy long after you need to be awake.  I just use aspirin.

Chewing gum can help with relieving the pressure in your ears.

Drink lots of water and juice:  The air in the cabin is very dry and causes dehydration.  Avoid too many drinks with caffeine (including colas) or alcohol as they can increase the dehydration.

Get up and stretch every few hours.

Try to awaken about an hour before arrival and use the bathroom to wash up.  You will feel a lot better.

The time change can be a problem, and a long flight will produce a lot of "jet-lag". At your destination, try very hard to eat meals at local times and stay awake until local bedtime.  If you MUST take a nap then sleep for no more than 3 hours.  Falling asleep at 3:00pm may result in you waking up at Midnight - wide awake and unable to go back to sleep.

Hope you have a great trip!

Answer 3

I like to listen to audio book podcasts on long flights and long car rides. I use a free website called YAKiToMe! http://www.yakitome.com to turn any electronic text into an audio book that I can download and share. It can read in English, Spanish, French, German, and possibly other languages, with both male and female voices. It's a great service that helps me make the most of my time.

Answer 4

learn language from neighbors. bring sudoku, talk to people, watch the movies they show, cards, play games with neighbors, listen to the music in the arm seats..SLEEp

Answer 5

try to sleep on the plane as much as you can.  Also, bring puzzles, a portable DVD player, magazines, and/or an mp3 to keep busy.