EASA NAV(A)basic
An aircraft is cruising at a constant groundspeed of 125 knots. How long will it take to cover a distance of 100 nautical miles (NM)?
Answer
48 minutes
Explanation
At 125 kt, time is $100/125=0.8$ h, or **48 minutes**. **Key takeaway:** Convert decimal hours to minutes by multiplying by 60. **Glossary:** Flight time: distance divided by groundspeed.
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