Flight Radiation Calculator
Estimate radiation exposure during flights based on altitude, duration, and route
Route
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NYC-London
7.5 hrs, 35,000 ft
LA-Tokyo
11 hrs, 38,000 ft
Sydney-Dubai
14 hrs, 38,000 ft
SG-SF
17 hrs, 36,000 ft
Estimated Radiation Dose
0.04
millisieverts (mSv)
Equivalent to about 4 dental X-rays
0.005
mSv per hour
5.0%
% of Annual Background
High
Data Reliability
Radiation Sources During Flight
Cosmic
Solar
Other
Radiation Comparison
0.01 mSv: One chest X-ray
0.1 mSv: Dental CT scan
2 mSv: Average annual background radiation
20 mSv: Annual limit for radiation workers
This calculator provides estimates based on typical flight conditions. Actual radiation exposure may vary based on solar activity, altitude changes, and other factors.