I took a 13-hour flight to New Zealand from LA. Here are 8 mistakes I made.

Two summers ago, I spent 13 hours on a plane flying from Los Angeles to Auckland, New Zealand. Before, during, and after the flight, I did things that increased exhaustion, jet lag, and discomfort. Between forgetting my toothbrush and eating sugary snacks, I made mistakes I won't make again.

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You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. Advertisement New Zealand is known for its incredibly stunning scenery — and an incredibly long flight if you live in the US like me. I set out to see those views in June 2022 and embarked on a 24-hour journey to the country.

I boarded a flight in Denver heading to Los Angeles and arrived at my final destination — Auckland, New Zealand — two days later. Between time-zone changes, a 13-hour flight, a 2.5-hour flight, and layovers, I spent nearly 24 consecutive hours in airports, airport lounges, and airplanes.

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