I’m going on Norwegian Epic on October 2nd leaving from NY to Barcelona and departing from Rome October 13th. Both flights are nonstop.. I heard that the flight to Barcelona takes about 71/2 hrs and leaving from Rome about 91/2 hrs!! Has anyone done this trip from NY area and if so, how bad is it? My longest flight was 5 hrs and that was 20 yrs ago! I’m so anxious about how long I can sit on a plane for. I almost canceled. But I know we’ll never go to Europe again and we got a great deal two years ago when we booked it. ~Thanks!

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cowboy74 · Answer

Nicole, my wife and I are about to take our granddaughters to Barcelona next month. The flight over should be overnight, so maybe easier, flight back should be all daylight. you have multiple video available, even in the cheap seats, or others take books. just get up every two hours or so walk the aisles, stretch your legs, etc. You have a fantastic cruise planned. Don't give up. Long flights are a pain, but the rewards will be with you a lifetime.

Paris87541 · Answer

we flew this same flight about 6 years ago from ATL to Barcelona and it was about 9 hours, it wasn't so bad because the flight was in the evening so we slept about 75% of it, but coming home was the worst because it was a daytime flight, so it felt like we were on the plane forever.

egnors · Answer

I am leaving Detroit flying to Paris and then over to Barc. in a couple weeks. I too am amped about the flight. Dr gave me an rx for Xanax. we did book a red eye. so hopefully I will sleep some. I'm told it will go by quickly.. advice book the comfort seating. just being 1st class.

lesjones12 · Answer

You will be fine. My daughter and I fly from Europe to the states regularly. Watch a few movies, eat the food, drink the drink and have a snooze. It will soon go by

deanneswenson1 · Answer

and get up and go to the bathroom several times. it's good to stretch your legs!

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