CMB to DXB Turbulence Forecast
Is the Colombo to Dubai flight turbulent? Live forecast & historical patterns.
Typical turbulence along the route
Historical average pattern for CMB–DXB
About the CMB–DXB route
The Colombo to Dubai route heads southeast over Europe and the Middle East, covering 1,818 miles at 37,000 feet. This corridor is generally smooth — turbulence is most common over the Alps and occasionally over the Zagros Mountains in Iran. The approach into Dubai crosses dry, stable desert air which is typically calm.
The route is served by Emirates, SriLankan Airlines, flydubai on Airbus A330 · Boeing 777 aircraft, with flights typically cruising at 37,000 feet over a distance of 1,818 miles (1,580 nautical miles).
💡 Tip: Generally smooth. Mountain ranges over Europe/Iran can cause brief turbulence.
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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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