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[_emospain]

Is there a way to calculate the Top of Climb based from the total distance? (NM)
Ex.
Starting airport – Ending airport
Total distance 94NM
In this situation, how could I calculate the cruising ALT?

[TheBoeing787]

There are certain topics on this I believe

[MackenzieRodgers]

This website works well for that, it calculates it for you. :)

http://aerotexas.com/desplan/desplan.php

EDIT: This website only calculates top of descent, however it is still useful.

[_emospain]

Thanks for the help M8/

[Nathan]

Searching around the forum could help. ;)

How to Calculate The Top Of Climb/Cruise Altitude?

Here is the one I have. I myself am a math freak, and like to calculate these numbers,compare them,and see which formula has the most accurate outcome. Calculating top cruise altitude: Formula: Total Route Distance / 2 Subtract 10 from Ans Divide by 3 Multiply by 1000 Example: TRD: 200nm/2 = 100nm 100nm - 10 = 90nm 90nm / 3 = 30 30 x 1000 = 30,000ft So cruise at any altitude at or lower than FL300.