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PagingDrHuman t1_iufy51f wrote

There's no time zones or jet lag in Star Wars. It's just like there's an up in outer space. Orbital mechanics don't exist, and hyperspace travel always takes exactly as long as the plot dictates, whether its several hours for some board games and to master the force in an afternoon or it's going through multiple systems in a matter of seconds.

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slash-summon-onion t1_iugnr1p wrote

In-universe explanation: Hyperspace is a separate dimension where distance is distorted (and heavily reduced). However, distance isn't equal in all places when in hyperspace. One hyperspace lane could take a second to travel 100 light-years, while another hyperspace lane could take a few minutes.

Out of universe explanation: it doesn't matter

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