Are there air traffic routes that are turbulence-sensitive?

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Are there any air traffic routes where I have to expect more or more severe turbulences than usual? I once heard that over the Atlantic before the South American coasts there are a lot of turbulences, but is there any statistical reference for that?






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What route has the most turbulence?

Routes with the most turbulence
  • New York to London. One of the most popular routes which experience turbulence is flying from New York to London (and also London to New York). ...
  • Seoul to Dallas. ...
  • Flying into certain airports near the equator. ...
  • Flying into Reno, Nevada. ...
  • London to South Africa.


What flights have the least turbulence?

The Least Turbulent Flight Routes
  • Flights over Large Lakes and Calm Seas.
  • Morning Flights.
  • Night Flights and Redeyes.
  • Flights North and South of the Equator.
  • Flights Avoiding Mountains.
  • Calm Weather Regions.
  • Flights over Plains and Flat Areas.
  • Bonus: Hot Air Balloon Flights!


Where do pilots encounter the strongest turbulence?

Maximum turbulence usually occurs near the mid-level of the storm, between 12,000 and 20,000 feet and is most severe in clouds of the greatest vertical development.

Which part of the plane is worse for turbulence?

\u201cTurbulence is worse at the back of the plane,\u201d she says.



9 TURBULENCE TYPES explained by CAPTAIN JOE




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