Eli5: how can a 14-15 hours flight trip can make you feel jet lagged but even a long 20 hours train journey doesn’t have the same effect?

Question

Is it because typically during these long flights there is a a change in multiple time zones and that messes your circadian rythm?

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Answer 1

One thing not mentioned is generally you have hella more room in a train, and can even walk back to the club car, etc. on a plane you are crammed into a narrow seat that doesn’t recline. All that cramp Ed’s takes a toll