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Top of Descent Calculator

Estimate top-of-descent distance using the common 3-to-1 rule.

Planning/learning aid only. Always use the aircraft POH/AFM, current charts, weather, NOTAMs and approved operational data for flight decisions.
Enter your values and run the tool.

About this top of descent calculator

Estimate top-of-descent distance using the common 3-to-1 rule.

Results are estimates based on the values you enter.