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You are right. But for the same conditions and speed of flight, moving against the direction of the Earth's rotation will result in a larger distance traveled.

Thanks guys. Filip: if the air moves with the surface, then why should I move with it? I would not move with the surface and therefore be able to travel utilizing the Earth's rotation. Lsos: Good comment. Indeed the friction will increase with speed. Thanks.

KingNothing: So let's assume that I am in air pocket. When no winds are present, it should take me 12 hours to reach the other side of the planet. Why then is the flight time of planes, which are moving extremely fast, is also about 12-14 hours when traveling such a distance?

Thanks for your answer. Let me clarify my question. Is it possible for me, assuming I can somehow float in the air, without moving, to travel around the earth, simply by waiting for the Earth to rotate?

I was wondering what the effect of the Earth's rotation is on the time of long flights. most people I've talked to claim that the Earth's rotation has no effect at all and that the most important thing is the winds. However, let me ask this question: suppose we floating in the air...