India to USA: 16+ hours. India to Europe: 8+ hours. If you can't sleep on a plane, these flights are miserable. Here's how to fix that.
8 Sleep Tips
- 🪟 Window seat: Lean against the wall. Nobody climbs over you
- 🎧 Noise-cancelling: Block engine noise completely — see essentials list
- 🌙 Eye mask: ₹100 on Amazon. Blocks cabin lights during "night" flying
- 💊 Melatonin: 0.5-3 mg taken 30 min before desired sleep time
- 🧣 Layer up: Cabin temp drops. Wear socks, hoodie, carry a light blanket
- 🚫 Skip caffeine 4 hrs before: No coffee, tea, or cola before sleep window
- 💺 Recline early: Once seatbelt sign is off, recline before neighbors do
- 🍽️ Eat light: Heavy meals make you uncomfortable, not sleepy
Best Positions
- ✅ Window lean: Head against wall with neck pillow = most natural
- ✅ Tray table: Cross arms on tray, rest head — some people swear by this
- ❌ Head back: Without neck pillow, your head falls sideways. Painful