CGK to SIN Turbulence Forecast
Is the Jakarta to Singapore flight turbulent? Live forecast & historical patterns.
Jakarta · Singapore · 1h 12m
⚠️ moderate turbulence today
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Typical turbulence along the route
Historical average pattern for CGK–SIN
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About the CGK–SIN route
The Jakarta to Singapore route spans the Pacific Ocean — one of the longest commercial flight paths in the world at 636 miles. The Pacific jet stream creates moderate turbulence, typically around 3–7 hours into the flight. The sheer length of the route means passengers experience varying conditions: calm stretches punctuated by bumpy patches.
The route is served by Singapore Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Lion Air on Airbus A320 · Boeing 737 aircraft,
with flights typically cruising at 33,000 feet over a distance of 636 miles (553 nautical miles).
💡 Tip: Long flight — turbulence varies throughout. Wing seats significantly reduce motion.
Jakarta to Singapore Flight Time
How long is the flight from CGK to SIN?
33,000 ft
Cruising Altitude
The Jakarta (CGK) to Singapore (SIN) flight takes approximately 1h 12m,
covering 636 miles (553 nautical miles) at 33,000 feet.
The route is operated by Singapore Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Lion Air.
Return flights (SIN to CGK) take a similar time, though westbound transatlantic and transpacific routes are typically 30–60 minutes longer due to headwinds.
Turbulence levels on CGK–SIN
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 CGK–SIN
Turbulence by month
Best seat on CGK–SIN
Airbus A320
✓ Wing
Rows 14-20
Smoothest
Wing seats are over the center of gravity — least affected by turbulence.
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Passenger Reports
Flew Jakarta–Singapore in July, had some light turbulence in the middle portion of the flight. Brief and nothing concerning. This route is usually fine.
Business traveler · July
Some light chop mid-Pacific — seatbelt sign came on for maybe 20 minutes but nothing to worry about. Typical for this route in January.
Regular traveler · January
The 1h 12m flight had some light shaking around the halfway point. Nothing spilled, nobody panicked. Just normal flying.
Leisure traveler · January
Frequently asked questions
Is the Jakarta to Singapore flight turbulent?
The CGK–SIN route typically experiences moderate turbulence. The turbulence score for this route is 6.2/100.
When is turbulence worst on CGK to SIN?
Long flight — turbulence varies throughout. Wing seats significantly reduce motion. Check the turbulence chart above for the typical pattern along this specific route.
Which seat is smoothest on CGK to SIN?
Wing seats are always the smoothest. On a Airbus A320 (the most common aircraft on this route), that's rows 14-20. Avoid the very rear of the aircraft — it amplifies turbulence motion.
How long is the flight from CGK to SIN?
The CGK to SIN flight takes approximately 1h 12m, covering 636 miles (553 nautical miles).
Which airlines fly CGK to SIN?
The main airlines operating this route are Singapore Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Lion Air, 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