How fast is subsonic speed?

Depending on the aircraft the speed at which the air travels under the aircraft is between 0.25 and 0.5 times the speed of sound. At this speed, air pressure creates small waves on the surface of the aircraft. At speeds below 300 miles per hour, these waves are not visible to the human eye.

How fast does subsonic flight travel?

If you’re wondering about the speed of subsonic flight, the average speed of a Boeing 737 cruising at a speed of 550 mph at an altitude of 31,500 ft is about 636 km/h or 385 mph. Put differently, a Boeing 737 cruising at a subsonic speed of 350 miles per hour takes approximately two hours to travel the distance from New York to Los Angeles.

How fast does subsonic glide go?

The subsonic speed of a glider is between 20 and 60 miles per hour. A glider can fly at subsonic speeds for several hours, which enables it to cover longer distances than most airplanes. To travel from New York to California, for example, you could fly at subsonic speeds from New York to Boston, then take a commercial flight from Boston to California.

How fast does subsonic air travel?

It depends on the aircraft. A cruise at half the speed of sound is around 340 miles per hour. A high-end private jet can cruise at a speed of around 900 miles per hour, or about 1,500 km/hr. Commercial airliners cruise at about half that speed, while regional jets cruise at around 400 miles per hour.

How fast does subsonic speed travel?

A passenger flying at subsonic speeds is moving at between 225 and 300 miles per hour. There are several different charts available to determine what speed is safe for passengers. The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) says a passenger traveling between 225 and 300 miles per hour will experience little to no discomfort during a flight as long as they are seated.