CCU to VTZ Turbulence Forecast

Is the Kolkata to Visakhapatnam flight turbulent? Live forecast & historical patterns.

Live forecast
CCU
VTZ
Kolkata · Visakhapatnam · 1h 35m
22.8
Turb Score
1h 35m
Duration
417 nm
Distance
33,000 ft
Cruise Alt.
Smooth
Typical
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Typical turbulence along the route

Historical average pattern for CCU–VTZ

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About the CCU–VTZ route

The Kolkata to Visakhapatnam route crosses the North Atlantic, where the jet stream is the primary source of turbulence. Flying at 33,000 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 China, China Eastern, China Southern on Airbus A320 · Boeing 737 aircraft, with flights typically cruising at 33,000 feet over a distance of 480 miles (417 nautical miles).

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

Kolkata to Visakhapatnam Flight Time

How long is the flight from CCU to VTZ?

1h 35m
Flight Time
480 mi
Distance
33,000 ft
Cruising Altitude
Airbus A320
Aircraft

The Kolkata (CCU) to Visakhapatnam (VTZ) flight takes approximately 1h 35m, covering 480 miles (417 nautical miles) at 33,000 feet. The route is operated by Air China, China Eastern, China Southern. Return flights (VTZ to CCU) take a similar time, though westbound transatlantic and transpacific routes are typically 30–60 minutes longer due to headwinds.

Turbulence levels on CCU–VTZ

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 CCU–VTZ

Turbulence by month

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Best seat on CCU–VTZ

Airbus A320

Front
Rows 1–9
Light
✓ Wing
Rows 10–20
Smoothest
Rear
Rows 21+
Rougher
Wing seats are over the center of gravity — least affected by turbulence.

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Passenger Reports

Was nervous about this flight but honestly didn't need to be. Smooth the whole way, the 1h 35m went by fast.
First-time passenger · April
Totally smooth May flight. The seatbelt sign came on once briefly over Central Asia but nothing actually happened. Great trip.
Leisure traveler · May
Did Kolkata to Visakhapatnam last January and it was genuinely one of the smoothest long-haul flights I've had. Barely any movement the whole way.
Frequent flyer · January
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Frequently asked questions

Is the Kolkata to Visakhapatnam flight turbulent?
The CCU–VTZ route typically experiences smooth turbulence. The turbulence score for this route is 22.8/100.
When is turbulence worst on CCU to VTZ?
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 CCU to VTZ?
Wing seats are always the smoothest. On a Airbus A320 (the most common aircraft on this route), that's rows 10–20. Avoid the very rear of the aircraft — it amplifies turbulence motion.
How long is the flight from CCU to VTZ?
The CCU to VTZ flight takes approximately 1h 35m, covering 480 miles (417 nautical miles).
Which airlines fly CCU to VTZ?
The main airlines operating this route are Air China, China Eastern, China Southern, flying Airbus A320 · Boeing 737 aircraft.

Data Sources

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