On average, you fall 200 feet per second during a skydive. From 10,000 feet, this means you’ll be in freefall for approximately 30 seconds. From 15,000 feet, you’ll fall for 70 seconds. From 18,000 feet, it’s about 90 seconds.
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On average, you fall 200 feet per second during a skydive. From 10,000 feet, this means you’ll be in freefall for approximately 30 seconds. From 15,000 feet, you’ll fall for 70 seconds. From 18,000 feet, it’s about 90 seconds.