ACC to NBO Turbulence Forecast

Is the Accra to Nairobi flight turbulent? Live forecast & historical patterns.

Live forecast
ACC
NBO
Accra · Nairobi · 5h 45m
17.7
Turb Score
5h 45m
Duration
2,263 nm
Distance
35,000 ft
Cruise Alt.
Smooth
Typical
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Typical turbulence along the route

Historical average pattern for ACC–NBO

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About the ACC–NBO route

The Accra to Nairobi route crosses the North Atlantic, where the jet stream is the primary source of turbulence. Flying at 35,000 feet, the aircraft encounters the strongest bumps roughly 2–5 hours into the flight. This is clear-air turbulence — no clouds, no visual warning — which makes a pre-flight forecast especially valuable.

The route is served by Emirates, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa on Airbus A320 · Boeing 737 aircraft, with flights typically cruising at 35,000 feet over a distance of 2,604 miles (2,263 nautical miles).

💡 Tip: Turbulence peaks mid-flight over the Atlantic. First and last hour are usually smooth.

Accra to Nairobi Flight Time

How long is the flight from ACC to NBO?

5h 45m
Flight Time
2,604 mi
Distance
35,000 ft
Cruising Altitude
Airbus A320
Aircraft

The Accra (ACC) to Nairobi (NBO) flight takes approximately 5h 45m, covering 2,604 miles (2,263 nautical miles) at 35,000 feet. The route is operated by Emirates, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa. Return flights (NBO to ACC) take a similar time, though westbound transatlantic and transpacific routes are typically 30–60 minutes longer due to headwinds.

Turbulence levels on ACC–NBO

What to expect at each phase of the flight

SmoothDeparture & arrival — climb and descent phases are generally calm
LightMinor bumps — drink stays in your cup, walking feels slightly unsteady
ModerateNoticeable bumps — stay seated with seatbelt on, service may pause
HeavyStrong jolts — unsecured items move, crew seated. Rare but possible

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Best time to fly ACC–NBO

Turbulence by month

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Best seat on ACC–NBO

Airbus A320

Front
Rows 1–9
Light
✓ Wing
Rows 10–20
Smoothest
Rear
Rows 21+
Rougher
Wing seats are over the center of gravity — least affected by turbulence.

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Passenger Reports

I always expect the worst on longer flights but this one surprised me. Very little turbulence, only a few small bumps on descent. Manageable even for me.
Nervous flyer · April
Totally smooth September flight. The seatbelt sign came on once briefly over the plains but nothing actually happened. Great trip.
Leisure traveler · September
Did Accra to Nairobi last January and it was genuinely one of the smoothest long-haul flights I've had. Barely any movement the whole way.
Frequent flyer · January
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Frequently asked questions

Is the Accra to Nairobi flight turbulent?
The ACC–NBO route typically experiences smooth turbulence. The turbulence score for this route is 17.7/100.
When is turbulence worst on ACC to NBO?
Turbulence peaks mid-flight over the Atlantic. First and last hour are usually smooth. Check the turbulence chart above for the typical pattern along this specific route.
Which seat is smoothest on ACC to NBO?
Wing seats are always the smoothest. On a Airbus A320 (the most common aircraft on this route), that's rows 10–20. Avoid the very rear of the aircraft — it amplifies turbulence motion.
How long is the flight from ACC to NBO?
The ACC to NBO flight takes approximately 5h 45m, covering 2,604 miles (2,263 nautical miles).
Which airlines fly ACC to NBO?
The main airlines operating this route are Emirates, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, flying Airbus A320 · Boeing 737 aircraft.

Data Sources

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