A Guide to Time Zones and Jet Lag Recovery

As a general rule of thumb, plan roughly one day of adjustment per time zone crossed, though this varies by individual. Eastward travel tends to be harder to adjust to than westward travel for most people, since it compresses the day rather than extending it.

If a long drive is on the schedule early in a trip, front-load your itinerary with lighter activities for the first day or two instead.