49ers got a 16-hour flight to Australia. Here's how my journey compared
The San Francisco 49ers got a direct flight to Melbourne from SFO with lay-flat seats. For a new reporter flying coach, connecting through New Zealand, it wasn't the same experience.
On Friday, San Francisco 49ers players and staff arrived in Melbourne, Australia, for their season opener. The team had a 16-hour flight from San Francisco International Airport to Melbourne. Luxury lay-flat seats were provided for the players, coaches, and executives, allowing them to rest and sleep during the journey. Some of the larger players, such as Trent Williams and Gracen Halton, slept for 11 hours and the whole time, respectively.
However, kicker Eddy Piñeiro reported only sleeping a couple of hours during the flight, still feeling a bit jet-lagged upon arrival. The 49ers managed to have a training session and attend an Australian Football League match that evening. On the other hand, the author of this piece, who flew economy with an overnight layover in Auckland, slept only four hours and had a more challenging time adjusting to the new time zone. The 49ers seemed to handle the transition better, preparing them for their game the following day.
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