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For another data point, I just completed a flight on a United 787 from SFO to Seoul (12-13 hours) - that was a rough flight, almost as bad as my flights from SF

For another data point, I just completed a flight on a United 787 from SFO to Seoul (12-13 hours) - that was a rough flight, almost as bad as my flights from SFO to Haneda (I puked on or from both flights to Haneda), and I had a wicked headache after landing. I wonder if I have some pressure sensitivity that affects me on these long haul flights, as I haven’t felt it on domestic flights or flights from SFO to Heathrow (or back). In addition, I know I am susceptible to altitude sickness.

vidarh 7y ago
Sinus issues that may be small enough not to be noticeable normally can become very noticeable with the pressure difference. Aftermath (or the start of) a cold that you don't notice can be enough. Nausea can be affected by anything that impacts the inner ear, so sinus pressure etc. can have an effect.