How to Deal with Westbound Jet Lag (East Coast → West Coast or Asia)

Why westbound is easier

Westbound flights mean a longer day — your body clock has to delay. That's the easier direction; most adults adapt within 2–3 days.

The protocol

• Day before: start eating dinner an hour later, go to bed later.
• Flight: drink water, skip the second glass of wine.
• Arrival evening: push to local sunset; bright light helps.
• First night: light dinner, modest alcohol, regular bedtime.
• Morning of day 2: sunlight, exercise.

Track your flight

Pin both legs in FlightyFlow so you can plan the post-arrival meal and bedtime around predicted touchdown.