In flight mechanics, “time taken” refers to the duration or elapsed time required for an aircraft to complete a specific segment of flight or the entire flight from one point to another. It represents the time from the start of a particular phase of flight to its completion.
Time taken is an essential parameter in aviation as it affects flight planning, fuel calculations, operational scheduling, and overall flight management.
t2 = s2 / (0.5 * (v2 + v1))
Where: t2 = Time taken to travel distance s2 s2 = Distance traveled by the object v2 = Final speed of the object v1 = Initial speed of the object