BKK to KIX Turbulence Forecast

Q: Is the Bangkok to Osaka flight turbulent?

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

Q: Which seat is smoothest on BKK to KIX?

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 KIX?

The BKK to KIX flight takes approximately 6h 20m.

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

Live forecast

BKK

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KIX

Bangkok · Osaka · 6h 20m

Turb Score

6h 20m

Duration

2,705 nm

Distance

39,000 ft

Cruise Alt.

Light

Typical

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Typical turbulence along the route

Historical average pattern for BKK–KIX

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About the BKK–KIX route

The Bangkok to Osaka 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, Peach on Boeing 787 · Boeing 777 aircraft, with flights typically cruising at 39,000 feet over a distance of 3,112 miles (2,705 nautical miles).

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

Turbulence levels on BKK–KIX

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–KIX

Turbulence by month

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Best seat on BKK–KIX

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

Some light chop mid-flight — seatbelt sign came on for maybe 20 minutes but nothing to worry about. Typical for this route in October.

Regular traveler · October

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

First-time flyer · July

The 6h 20m flight had some light shaking around the halfway point. Nothing spilled, nobody panicked. Just normal flying.

Leisure traveler · April

All BKK routes→ All KIX routes→

Frequently asked questions

Is the Bangkok to Osaka flight turbulent?

The BKK–KIX route typically experiences light turbulence. Light turbulence may occur — mostly smooth with occasional bumps. The turbulence score for this route is 38/100.

When is turbulence worst on BKK to KIX?

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 KIX?

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 KIX?

The BKK to KIX flight takes approximately 6h 20m, covering 3,112 miles (2,705 nautical miles).

Which airlines fly BKK to KIX?

The main airlines operating this route are Thai Airways, ANA, Peach, flying Boeing 787 · Boeing 777 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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