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Línea de cambio de fecha internacional (IDL: International Date Line)

Definición

An imaginary line roughly along the 180° meridian where the calendar date changes

Términos relacionados

Hora universal coordinada (UTC: Coordinated Universal Time)

The primary time standard for regulating clocks and aviation worldwide (also called Zulu time)

Longitud (Longitude)

The angular distance east or west of the Prime Meridian, measured in degrees

Zona horaria (Time Zone)

A geographic region observing a uniform standard time, typically offset from UTC

Ruta Transpacífica (Transpacific Route)

An air route crossing the Pacific Ocean, connecting Asia/Oceania with the Americas

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Línea de cambio de fecha internacional (IDL: International Date Line)?

An imaginary line roughly along the 180° meridian where the calendar date changes

What does IDL stand for?

IDL stands for Línea de cambio de fecha internacional (IDL: International Date Line). An imaginary line roughly along the 180° meridian where the calendar date changes

How does Línea de cambio de fecha internacional (IDL: International Date Line) relate to other aviation concepts?

Línea de cambio de fecha internacional (IDL: International Date Line) is closely related to Coordinated Universal Time and Longitude, among other key aviation concepts.