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The Airport Arrival Time Calculator estimates the expected arrival time of a flight by calculating departure time plus flight duration plus additional buffer time for potential delays. This helps passengers and airport staff better plan for arrivals.
The calculator uses the following formula:
Where:
Explanation: The calculator converts departure time to minutes, adds flight duration and buffer time, then converts the total back to a 24-hour time format.
Details: Accurate arrival time estimation is crucial for airport operations, passenger pickup planning, connecting flight coordination, and ground crew scheduling. It helps minimize waiting times and improves overall airport efficiency.
Tips: Enter departure time in 24-hour format, flight duration in minutes (typically 30-900 minutes), and buffer time in minutes (recommended 15-60 minutes for domestic, 30-120 minutes for international flights).
Q1: Why include a buffer time?
A: Buffer time accounts for common delays such as air traffic, weather conditions, taxiing time, and gate availability issues that can affect actual arrival times.
Q2: What is a typical buffer time?
A: Domestic flights typically use 15-30 minutes buffer, while international flights may require 30-60 minutes or more depending on the route and airport.
Q3: Does this account for time zone changes?
A: No, this calculator provides local time at departure airport. For arrival airport local time, manual time zone adjustment is needed.
Q4: How accurate are these estimates?
A: Estimates are based on scheduled times. Actual arrival may vary due to operational factors, weather, and air traffic control decisions.
Q5: Can this be used for connecting flights?
A: Yes, but calculate each leg separately and add appropriate connection time buffers between flights.