ADD to CMN Turbulence Forecast
Is the Addis Ababa to Casablanca flight turbulent? Live forecast & historical patterns.
Addis Ababa · Casablanca · 7h 10m
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Typical turbulence along the route
Historical average pattern for ADD–CMN
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About the ADD–CMN route
The Addis Ababa to Casablanca route crosses the North Atlantic, where the jet stream is the primary source of turbulence. Flying at 37,000 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 Boeing 757 · Airbus A330 aircraft,
with flights typically cruising at 37,000 feet over a distance of 3,392 miles (2,948 nautical miles).
💡 Tip: Turbulence peaks mid-flight over the Atlantic. First and last hour are usually smooth.
Addis Ababa to Casablanca Flight Time
How long is the flight from ADD to CMN?
37,000 ft
Cruising Altitude
The Addis Ababa (ADD) to Casablanca (CMN) flight takes approximately 7h 10m,
covering 3,392 miles (2,948 nautical miles) at 37,000 feet.
The route is operated by Emirates, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa.
Return flights (CMN to ADD) take a similar time, though westbound transatlantic and transpacific routes are typically 30–60 minutes longer due to headwinds.
Turbulence levels on ADD–CMN
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 ADD–CMN
Turbulence by month
Best seat on ADD–CMN
Boeing 757
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Rows 14–24
Smoothest
Wing seats are over the center of gravity — least affected by turbulence.
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Passenger Reports
Was nervous about this flight but honestly didn't need to be. Smooth the whole way, the 7h 10m went by fast.
First-time passenger · January
Fly this route pretty regularly for work. Most of the time it's smooth — December was completely fine, not a bump worth mentioning.
Business traveler · December
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 · January
Frequently asked questions
Is the Addis Ababa to Casablanca flight turbulent?
The ADD–CMN route typically experiences smooth turbulence. The turbulence score for this route is 17.2/100.
When is turbulence worst on ADD to CMN?
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 ADD to CMN?
Wing seats are always the smoothest. On a Boeing 757 (the most common aircraft on this route), that's rows 14–24. Avoid the very rear of the aircraft — it amplifies turbulence motion.
How long is the flight from ADD to CMN?
The ADD to CMN flight takes approximately 7h 10m, covering 3,392 miles (2,948 nautical miles).
Which airlines fly ADD to CMN?
The main airlines operating this route are Emirates, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, flying Boeing 757 · Airbus A330 aircraft.
Data Sources
- PIREP — Pilot reports (PIREPs) submitted via FAA/ICAO systems, aggregated over 12+ months of historical data
- SIGMET / AIRMET — Significant Meteorological Information bulletins from NOAA Aviation Weather Center
- EDR data — Eddy Dissipation Rate measurements from commercial aircraft (ADS-B derived turbulence intensity)
- Seasonal patterns — 5-year rolling averages of turbulence frequency and intensity by month for this route
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