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What is Equal Time Point?

Equal Time Point The geographic point along a route at which the flying time to two selected diversion aerodromes is equal, used for contingency decision-making.

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “Equal Time Point” Used in Practice?

Captain, we have just passed the Equal Time Point between Goose Bay and Keflavik; maintain current track unless systems degrade.

Certification Exam Relevance

ICAO Level 4ICAO Level 5ICAO Level 6EASA FCL.055

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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What is Equal Time Point?

The geographic point along a route at which the flying time to two selected diversion aerodromes is equal, used for contingency decision-making.

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