BOD to LHR Turbulence Forecast
Is the Bordeaux to London flight turbulent? Live forecast & historical patterns.
Bordeaux · London · 2h 5m
⚠️ Light turbulence today
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Typical turbulence along the route
Historical average pattern for BOD–LHR
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About the BOD–LHR route
The Bordeaux to London route is a short European hop covering just 751 miles — one of the smoothest types of flights available. At cruising altitude of around 37,000 feet, the aircraft rarely encounters significant turbulence. Rough weather in northern Europe during winter can occasionally cause bumps during climb or descent.
The route is served by British Airways, Ryanair on Airbus A320 · Boeing 737 aircraft,
with flights typically cruising at 37,000 feet over a distance of 751 miles (653 nautical miles).
💡 Tip: Very short and smooth. Any turbulence is brief during climb/descent.
Turbulence levels on BOD–LHR
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
Best time to fly BOD–LHR
Turbulence by month
Best seat on BOD–LHR
Airbus A320 (180 seats)
✓ Wing
Rows 12–19
Smoothest
Wing seats are over the center of gravity — least affected by turbulence.
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Passenger Reports
Flew Bordeaux–London in November, had some light turbulence in the middle portion of the flight. Brief and nothing concerning. This route is usually fine.
Business traveler · November
Kids barely noticed the turbulence — just some mild bumps over the Alps. Seatbelt sign was on and off a couple times. Nothing dramatic.
Parent traveling with kids · December
Some light chop over the channel — seatbelt sign came on for maybe 20 minutes but nothing to worry about. Typical for this route in January.
Regular traveler · January
Frequently asked questions
Is the Bordeaux to London flight turbulent?
The BOD–LHR route typically experiences light turbulence. A very smooth flight with minimal turbulence expected. The turbulence score for this route is 18/100.
When is turbulence worst on BOD to LHR?
Very short and smooth. Any turbulence is brief during climb/descent. Check the turbulence chart above for the typical pattern along this specific route.
Which seat is smoothest on BOD to LHR?
Wing seats are always the smoothest. On a Airbus A320 (180 seats) (the most common aircraft on this route), that's rows 12–19. Avoid the very rear of the aircraft — it amplifies turbulence motion.
How long is the flight from BOD to LHR?
The BOD to LHR flight takes approximately 2h 5m, covering 751 miles (653 nautical miles).
Which airlines fly BOD to LHR?
The main airlines operating this route are British Airways, Ryanair, flying Airbus A320 · 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
Scores represent typical conditions. Actual turbulence varies daily. For real-time forecasts, use the Turbulence Forecast app. · About our data
