How to Entertain Yourself on a Long-Haul Flight

Are you due to go on a long-haul flight? If so then you’ll need to make sure that you have plenty of things to do. Take a look below to find out more.

Read a Book

Reading is a great pastime. Try and read something light, such as a classic novel by Emily Bronte or even a thriller by J.D. Barker. Anything that keeps you engaged, is a great choice. At the end of the day, it’s not recommended that you read non-fiction or anything with a lot of detail. When you are on a flight, you may find them somewhat boring and this can make it difficult for you to stay entertained. If possible, you also need to take an eBook reader with you. When you have something like this, you can feel confident knowing that you can store as many books as you want without worrying about the amount of space that each one is taking up. If there is a series of books that you have been keen on reading then now is the time for you to take advantage of them. Crack on and see how far you get. The progress you make may surprise you

Watch a Movie

The most popular form of entertainment is film and TV. Most long-haul flights offer a fantastic selection of in-flight entertainment. Even just going through all the different movie options can pass a decent amount of time, plus it can make time feel like it’s passing fast. If you want to get the best experience then make sure that you bring noise-isolating headphones. With sites such as Netflix available, you’ll have countless options, so make sure that you keep this in mind.

Listen to Podcasts

Podcasts are great if you want to learn something new, and they can help you stay entertained for hours on end. You can listen to a range of podcasts if you want, whether you have some comedy ones in the pipeline or ones that critique politicians. Either way, they remain to be the best way for you to pass the time when you are on a  long-haul flight. If you are new to podcasts and don’t know where to start then you can usually find a range of lists online that tell you about the hottest podcasts right now. By using those as a starting point, you can make your life much easier.

Snap the Sights

Everyone takes a photo when they are on their first plane journey, but at the end of the day, it’s something you should try and keep up with if you can. Some of the best views are from high in the air, so practice taking detailed shots as you fly over different cities. The great thing about doing this is that it allows you to play around with composition and exposure.  You can then spend a bit of time editing the shot, so you can get the result you are going for.

Keep a Journal

Have you ever got back from a trip, and tried to explain everything that happened to a friend but not been able to remember all of the details? If so then why not make a change this time around? Keep a journal and document all of the experiences you have so you can remember them for years to come. Creative bullet journaling is a great way for you to get started. You can do so much with a notebook as well, whether it is writing down travel notes or drawing little pictures of all the locations you have visited. By doing this, you can then make sure that you aren’t missing out on a thing, and that you can get way more out of your journey. 

Play Games

Do you see yourself as being an avid gamer? If not then now is the time for you to change that. The great thing about being a gamer is that you can spend hours on end working your way through different levels. You may also find that you can go up against other people, who may be halfway across the world. If you want some quick games to play, then chess and checkers are fantastic options and the best thing about them is that you don’t need any experience either. You can play them in no time at all and they can help to break up the plane journey more than you realize. Why not download a few to your phone before you are due to embark on your flight?