How can a plane depart 45 min late, but arrive only 10 min late?

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How can a plane depart 45 min late, but arrive only 10 min late?

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They add on extra time for the estimates of the flight time to give a little cushion against delays. The longer the flight, the more time they tack on. That’s why you can leave late and still arrive “on time.”