(I assume you're speaking of commercial flights, not GA aircraft with
yourself at the controls!)

In the days when this was important to me, I followed this routine: I
ate lightly at the airport, eschewing coffee. I made sure I had a
window seat and that I was among the first to board, so that I could
be sure of snagging a blanket and two pillows. I swallowed a Dalmane
tablet. I put one pillow against the window and the other behind my
back, and I leaned the seat back to max estension as soon as the
smoking lamp was lit.

(Indeed, smoking was as much a part of the thinking as was the need
for sleep. I sat in non-smoking so that I wouldn't feel wrecked in the
morning.)

I was asleep before drinks came around, and I stayed asleep till
coffee arrived in the morning. It wasn't ideal, but it kept me
operating next day.

Now I don't smoke, don't take sleep aids, and don't work next day
after an overnight flight. For their part, the airlines don't provide
pillows!

all the best -- Dan Ford
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