Example
Input: 5 Hours
Result: 450 kg CO2
Step-by-Step Guide
- 1 Duration
- Enter total flight time in hours.
- 2 Calculate
- Applies 90kg CO2 per hour avg.
- 3 Result
- Total footprint in kg.
What is Flight Carbon Footprint?
Calculates carbon output based on flight duration using average commercial aviation data.
How it Works
1. Enter 'Flight Hours'.
2. Tool multiplies by emission factor (~90kg/hr).
3. View total CO2.
FAQ
Economy vs Business?
Business class emits ~2-3x more due to space.
Short vs Long haul?
Takeoff uses most fuel; short flights are less efficient per mile.
How to offset?
Plant trees or buy carbon credits.
Conclusion
Air travel has a high carbon cost. Use this to calculate offsets or compare with other transport modes (train/bus).