Track Long-Haul Flights
12+ hour flights mean you're asleep when they land. Get a text instead.
By Tom Walsh
Track a FlightThey're on a 14-hour flight to Sydney. You'll be asleep for most of it. When you wake up, you don't know if "no news" means they're still flying or landed and haven't texted yet.
Long-haul flights create timezone tracking problems: - London to Australia: You're asleep when they land - UK to US West Coast: Landing happens after midnight UK time - Asia overnight: Morning arrivals in UK night
What makes long-haul different: - Flights cross multiple timezones - Journey can span two calendar days - "They should have landed by now" is hard to calculate - Layovers add complexity
For flights with connections (most Australia routes), track each segment. Two texts: one when they land at the hub, one when they reach the final destination.
The landing text arrives regardless of your timezone or sleep schedule. Wake up knowing they've arrived.
Ready to set it up?
Enter the flight number. Get a text when they land. $1.99.
The challenge
What makes this difficult.
- Timezone differences mean landing happens while you sleep
- Hard to calculate arrival time across multiple zones
- Connecting flights add complexity
- Two calendar days of travel
The solution
How SkyText helps.
- Landing text arrives regardless of your timezone
- Wake up knowing they've arrived
- Track each segment of connecting itineraries
- No need to calculate timezone conversions
How it works
Three steps to peace of mind.
Enter the flight number
Type the flight number. We verify it against live data.
Add your phone number
Enter the mobile number where you want to receive updates.
Get a text when they land
We track the flight and send you an SMS when it touches down.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Can I track flights with connections?
Yes. Track each segment separately by entering each flight number.
Does it work for 20+ hour journeys?
Yes. SkyText tracks any commercial flight regardless of duration.
What if the flight crosses the date line?
We track by flight number. The date line doesn't affect the alert.
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Founder, SkyText
Aviation lover who built SkyText because families deserve to know when someone lands safely. Has tracked more flights than he'd like to admit.