BOM to JFK Turbulence Forecast

Q: Is the Mumbai to New York flight turbulent?

The BOM–JFK route typically experiences moderate turbulence. Moderate turbulence expected — fasten seatbelt when seated.

Q: Which seat is smoothest on BOM to JFK?

Wing seats are smoothest. On a Boeing 777 (312 seats), that's rows 28–40. Avoid the rear of the aircraft.

Q: How long is the flight from BOM to JFK?

The BOM to JFK flight takes approximately 16h 0m.

Is the Mumbai to New York flight turbulent? Live forecast & historical patterns.

Live forecast

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Mumbai · New York · 16h 0m

Turb Score

16h 0m

Duration

7,368 nm

Distance

38,000 ft

Cruise Alt.

Moderate

Typical

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Typical turbulence along the route

Historical average pattern for BOM–JFK

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About the BOM–JFK route

The Mumbai to New York route crosses the North Atlantic, where the jet stream is the primary source of turbulence. Flying at 38,000 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 Air India, American on Boeing 777 · Airbus A350 aircraft, with flights typically cruising at 38,000 feet over a distance of 8,480 miles (7,368 nautical miles).

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

Turbulence levels on BOM–JFK

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 BOM–JFK

Turbulence by month

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Best seat on BOM–JFK

Boeing 777 (312 seats)

Front

Rows 1–27

Light

✓ Wing

Rows 28–40

Smoothest

Rear

Rows 41+

Rougher

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

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Passenger Reports

The somewhere over Greenland 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 16h 0m flight but we landed fine.

Solo traveler · October

Flew this in October expecting smooth skies based on past experience, but it was noticeably bumpier than usual. About an hour of moderate chop. Seatbelt sign basically stayed on.

Regular traveler · October

Moderate turbulence over the Atlantic — the kind where you're glad you kept your seatbelt on. Lasted about 30-40 minutes, then smoothed out. I've had worse on transatlantic routes.

Frequent flyer · April

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Mumbai to New York flight turbulent?

The BOM–JFK route typically experiences moderate turbulence. Moderate turbulence expected — fasten seatbelt when seated. The turbulence score for this route is 62/100.

When is turbulence worst on BOM to JFK?

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 BOM to JFK?

Wing seats are always the smoothest. On a Boeing 777 (312 seats) (the most common aircraft on this route), that's rows 28–40. Avoid the very rear of the aircraft — it amplifies turbulence motion.

How long is the flight from BOM to JFK?

The BOM to JFK flight takes approximately 16h 0m, covering 8,480 miles (7,368 nautical miles).

Which airlines fly BOM to JFK?

The main airlines operating this route are Air India, American, flying Boeing 777 · Airbus A350 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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