Phrase guide

flight time

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The total amount of time spent piloting aircraft, serving as the primary measure of a pilot's experience.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: aeronautics, aerospace, aviation, business, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: block time

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

The time it takes to fly from one place to another.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The average flight time from London to New York is about 8 hours.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: lentotunnit — total time spent piloting
  • Finnish: lentoaika — time it takes to fly