BKK to FUK Turbulence Forecast

Q: Is the Bangkok to Fukuoka flight turbulent?

The BKK–FUK route typically experiences light turbulence. Light turbulence may occur — mostly smooth with occasional bumps.

Q: Which seat is smoothest on BKK to FUK?

Wing seats are smoothest. On a Boeing 787 (296 seats), that's rows 20–33. Avoid the rear of the aircraft.

Q: How long is the flight from BKK to FUK?

The BKK to FUK flight takes approximately 5h 40m.

Is the Bangkok to Fukuoka flight turbulent? Live forecast & historical patterns.

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Bangkok · Fukuoka · 5h 40m

Turb Score

5h 40m

Duration

2,453 nm

Distance

39,000 ft

Cruise Alt.

Light

Typical

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Typical turbulence along the route

Historical average pattern for BKK–FUK

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About the BKK–FUK route

The Bangkok to Fukuoka route crosses the North Atlantic, where the jet stream is the primary source of turbulence. Flying at 39,000 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 Thai Airways, ANA on Boeing 787 · Boeing 737 aircraft, with flights typically cruising at 39,000 feet over a distance of 2,823 miles (2,453 nautical miles).

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

Turbulence levels on BKK–FUK

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 BKK–FUK

Turbulence by month

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Best seat on BKK–FUK

Boeing 787 (296 seats)

Front

Rows 1–19

Light

✓ Wing

Rows 20–33

Smoothest

Rear

Rows 34+

Rougher

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

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Passenger Reports

There was some noticeable movement mid-flight that made me grip the armrest. My seatmate (clearly a regular) didn't even look up from their book. Perspective.

First-time flyer · October

Some light chop over Central Asia — seatbelt sign came on for maybe 20 minutes but nothing to worry about. Typical for this route in September.

Regular traveler · September

Kids barely noticed the turbulence — just some mild bumps over Central Asia. Seatbelt sign was on and off a couple times. Nothing dramatic.

Parent traveling with kids · April

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Bangkok to Fukuoka flight turbulent?

The BKK–FUK route typically experiences light turbulence. Light turbulence may occur — mostly smooth with occasional bumps. The turbulence score for this route is 36/100.

When is turbulence worst on BKK to FUK?

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 BKK to FUK?

Wing seats are always the smoothest. On a Boeing 787 (296 seats) (the most common aircraft on this route), that's rows 20–33. Avoid the very rear of the aircraft — it amplifies turbulence motion.

How long is the flight from BKK to FUK?

The BKK to FUK flight takes approximately 5h 40m, covering 2,823 miles (2,453 nautical miles).

Which airlines fly BKK to FUK?

The main airlines operating this route are Thai Airways, ANA, flying Boeing 787 · Boeing 737 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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