Estimate the time required for a turn using turn angle and rate of turn. This free aviation calculator helps pilots with instrument training, partial panel practice, and timed turn planning.
Enter turn angle and rate of turn to calculate how long the turn should take.
This calculator is useful for training and planning timed turns, especially in instrument practice.
A timed turn is a turn flown by reference to elapsed time and known turn rate rather than relying only on heading information. Pilots often practice timed turns during instrument training, partial panel work, and maneuvering exercises.
If the rate of turn is known, the required turn time can be estimated by dividing the desired heading change by the turn rate in degrees per second.
A 90° turn at standard rate takes about 30 seconds because standard rate is 3 degrees per second.
A 180° turn at standard rate takes about 1 minute.
A full 360° turn at standard rate takes about 2 minutes.
Yes. This calculator can be useful as a planning and practice aid for timed turns, though actual flight procedures should always follow approved training and operational guidance.