Crossing time zones into Los Angeles (LAX) takes a toll — recovery has to be deliberate. Aircrew Travel plans Los Angeles around the crew, not the other way round.
Timing light and sleep in Los Angeles
Strategic naps beat one long, mistimed sleep when crews stage through Los Angeles across the window of circadian low.
Hydration, food and movement
Hydration, light meals and gentle movement ease the adjustment to Americas time zones during a Los Angeles layover.
- Get daylight at the right local time in Los Angeles
- Keep the room dark, cool and quiet
- Hydrate and keep late meals light
- Use short, strategic naps rather than one long sleep
Frequently asked questions
How do crews beat jet lag on a Los Angeles layover?
Well-timed daylight, hydration, light meals and strategic naps — helped by a quiet hotel close to LAX.
Does hotel choice affect jet lag recovery in Los Angeles?
Very much. A short transfer from LAX and a genuinely dark, quiet room give crews more usable recovery time.