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Old 3rd May 2006, 21:03
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Remember the atmosphere rotates with the earth? Therefore the answer is no.

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Actually the CORRECT answer is yes, since the rotation of the earth causes rotating weather systems which in turn affect the winds which then affect the flight time, but that is, I guess, not what you asked.

Just had to get that in before XXXXXXX posted a correction

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