Orientation flights, how long??

[Dr. B in Wisconsin]

Hello
I was just curious, I have new brood coming out I believe and they are taking their orientation flights. My question is how long will they fly all around above the hive before they get to normal business??

Thanks,
Brian

[JP]

About 15 minutes. Usually between 2:30 and 4:30 but I have seen orientation flights as early as shortly past noon and sometimes as late as 5:30.


...JP

[Dr. B in Wisconsin]

JP
I could set my clock by you, its 4:30 here and they are all done.
Thanks,
Brian