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When you travel faster than the Earth spins, you effectively move against the rotation of the planet. For example, if you were to fly eastward at a speed greater than the Earth’s rotational speed at that latitude (about 1,000 miles per hour at the equator), you could arrive at your destination before the Earth has rotated to that point. This phenomenon can affect time zones and daylight, as you would experience a different relationship with the time of day compared to ground observers. However, practically achieving and sustaining such speeds is currently beyond our technological capabilities for passenger travel.

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