ARN to NRT Turbulence Forecast

Q: Is the Stockholm to Tokyo flight turbulent?

The ARN–NRT route typically experiences moderate turbulence. A very smooth flight with minimal turbulence expected.

Q: Which seat is smoothest on ARN to NRT?

Wing seats are smoothest. On a 291, that's rows 20-30. Avoid the rear of the aircraft.

Q: How long is the flight from ARN to NRT?

The ARN to NRT flight takes approximately 11h 0min.

Is the Stockholm to Tokyo flight turbulent? Live forecast & historical patterns.

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Stockholm · Tokyo · 11h 0min

Turb Score

11h 0min

Duration

5,077 nm

Distance

37,000 ft

Cruise Alt.

Moderate

Typical

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Typical turbulence along the route

Historical average pattern for ARN–NRT

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About the ARN–NRT route

The Stockholm to Tokyo 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 SAS, ANA on B · o · e · i · n · g · · 7 · 8 · 7 aircraft, with flights typically cruising at 37,000 feet over a distance of 5,844 miles (5,077 nautical miles).

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

Turbulence levels on ARN–NRT

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 ARN–NRT

Turbulence by month

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Best seat on ARN–NRT

291

Front

Rows 1–19

Light

✓ Wing

Rows 20-30

Smoothest

Rear

Rows 31+

Rougher

Wing seats are over the center of gravity — least affected by turbulence.

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Passenger Reports

More turbulent than I expected. The over the Midwest section was pretty rough — overhead bins rattling, some gasps from other passengers. Died down before landing.

Leisure traveler · January

The over the mountains section was legitimately rough. I was holding on to the armrests. Lasted maybe 40 minutes. One of the flight attendants had to sit down. Not a fun 11h 0min flight but we landed fine.

Solo traveler · December

Rough patch crossing the Rockies in May — drinks went everywhere on the row behind me. Probably 45 minutes of actual turbulence. Nothing dangerous but definitely uncomfortable.

Business traveler · May

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Stockholm to Tokyo flight turbulent?

The ARN–NRT route typically experiences moderate turbulence. A very smooth flight with minimal turbulence expected. The turbulence score for this route is 5/100.

When is turbulence worst on ARN to NRT?

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 ARN to NRT?

Wing seats are always the smoothest. On a 291 (the most common aircraft on this route), that's rows 20-30. Avoid the very rear of the aircraft — it amplifies turbulence motion.

How long is the flight from ARN to NRT?

The ARN to NRT flight takes approximately 11h 0min, covering 5,844 miles (5,077 nautical miles).

Which airlines fly ARN to NRT?

The main airlines operating this route are SAS, ANA, flying B · o · e · i · n · g · · 7 · 8 · 7 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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