@captainsteeeve: When Do Pilots Start Descending? Discover the Truth! Ever wondered when pilots initiate their descent? Typically, it’s around 25 to 30 minutes from your destination, roughly 220 miles out. Join Captain Steve as he breaks down this fascinating aspect of flying! Stay tuned for more insights. #AviationFacts #PilotLife #CommercialFlight #FlightDescend #AirlineTravel #CaptainSteve #AviationCommunity #FlyingTips #TravelSavvy #AirTrafficControl

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draxybelle
AB :
As a nervous flyer I definitely have timed it and know it’s 30 minutes.
2025-01-30 22:08:37
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rj.gannon
RJGannon :
I can always feel when you make that change. I get a little bit of a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach.
2025-01-30 22:00:36
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stephenanderson36
Stephen Anderson :
I’ve been descending 3500ft/min in flight sim 😂 whoops.
2025-01-31 01:25:23
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rsilvie
why ry? :
I’ve noticed on short flights that you pretty much get to cruising altitude before immediately descending
2025-01-31 18:59:36
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pinzguy2
Rick :
I always assumed 30 minutes to touchdown when the pilot throttles back, just like Steve said.
2025-01-31 00:11:20
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scarletmia12
sharons3416 :
You are correct. I've timed several times
2025-01-31 00:37:08
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nick0621372
Nick :
Are you in a 777-200 or 777-300?
2025-01-30 22:19:10
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douglasbrown7013
USMC1316 :
You are always correct
2025-01-30 22:20:39
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waynejessicawilso
waynejessicawilso :
You’re the best!!! Thanks for all you do!!!
2025-01-31 00:18:41
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ceramicfeathers
CeramicFeathers :
I appreciate every piece of knowledge you share with us, Captain Steeeeeeeve!!!
2025-01-30 22:16:26
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b.es.t._travels
b.es.t._travels :
You're right Captain Steve
2025-01-31 01:34:40
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joebedogne
Joe Bedogne :
I always look at the on screen flight monitor. To see when we start to descend. At that point yeah I figure about 30 minutes
2025-01-30 23:51:59
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bradfordwright618
Bradford Wright618 :
thanks for all the info
2025-01-31 18:55:13
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bakergirl409
Sweet Etiquette :
Respect captain Steve
2025-01-30 22:24:10
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sophiasdad479
This Kid’s Dad. 🙂 :
Decending about 20ft every second.
2025-01-31 00:10:35
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crysjoitravel
Chrissy Joi | Travel CuratorⓂ️ :
True, because 30 mins I can start feeling it descend
2025-01-31 01:02:56
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davidfast42
CapR8 :
How many total miles have you flown?
2025-01-31 01:13:36
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simonanderson479
Si :
it's my ears that always seems to affect me, not in a bad way
2025-01-31 09:10:11
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megisdancingg
Megisdancing :
Thank you steve ❤️🥺
2025-02-06 07:59:16
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alsjkdfhg1
Alsjkdfhg1 :
infromation ->👨-> information
2025-02-06 04:14:36
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kellynotrowland
Kellyrowlandddd :
😭😭😭
2025-02-02 23:21:12
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yurikhodorkovsky
Shikshokio2 :
220 land miles, or nautical miles?
2025-02-02 17:12:34
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squaredm2
MSQUARED :
What is the slowest the triple 7 can go? What’s the fastest speed it can go?
2025-01-30 22:03:02
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jimmygesch
Jimmy Gesch :
another place accident in Philly, this is why I've never flown
2025-02-01 12:32:12
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