by Leigh Goessl

Created on: January 23, 2009   Last Updated: February 23, 2009

Taking a trip which requires a long flight can make you more than a bit restless. Airplanes give little room to stretch your legs and you're pretty limited on space. When you're forced to sit in a seat for long periods of time it is easy to get fidgety. These long flights can be awfully tedious. If you've ever been stuck on a plane due to either a scheduled long flight or even a delay, you can appreciate how time can sometimes drag.

If you are a novice flyer you may get nervous about flying and as a result may neglect to give thought ways to pass the time on a flight until it is too late. Frequent flyers are typically old pros at long flights, but may find themselves tired of running through the same routines to stay occupied. After a while you can only read so many books and you may even fly more frequently than magazines are able to be published.

If you've been in either of these scenarios you know how maddening it can be to have nothing to do to pass the time and how this can increase anxiety even more. Whether you are an experienced or a novice flyer you'll want to give some thought ahead of time on some ways you can pass the time. This will help your flight be an easier and more comfortable one.

Here are a few tried and few stand-bys and some perhaps unconventional thoughts of ways to spend the long hours:

*A Tote Bag full of Reading Materials

Reading is one of the most popular ways people spend their time while on the plane. If you tote along a good book you can become immersed and the hours will pass quickly. Heavy duty reading isn't for everyone though and in that case some magazines or newspapers might be in order.

Even if you're bored of reading on numerous flights, it is always a good idea to bring along some periodicals or other interesting material to read. At least you'll feel more comfortable because you'll have this trusty standby.

*Nod Off and Get Some Sleep

Naps are a fantastic way to pass the time on a flight. If you can manage to doze in and out of sleep through the lulling of the plane's movement, the hours always seem to go by quicker. Some people are able to fall asleep easily and not awake until they hit ground and other people seem to fade in and out. Either way it is a good time passing technique.

If you usually don't get the chance to take cat naps due to a hectic schedule, flights are the perfect opportunity to catch up on those zzz's.

*Mp3, iPod or other Music Device

Music is a great way to keep your mind distracted. When you settle down in

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