DXB to ADD Turbulence Forecast

Q: Is the Dubai to Addis Ababa flight turbulent?

The DXB–ADD route typically experiences light turbulence. A very smooth flight with minimal turbulence expected.

Q: Which seat is smoothest on DXB to ADD?

Wing seats are smoothest. On a 228, that's rows 20-28. Avoid the rear of the aircraft.

Q: How long is the flight from DXB to ADD?

The DXB to ADD flight takes approximately 3h 30min.

Is the Dubai to Addis Ababa flight turbulent? Live forecast & historical patterns.

Live forecast

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Dubai · Addis Ababa · 3h 30min

Turb Score

3h 30min

Duration

1,592 nm

Distance

36,000 ft

Cruise Alt.

Light

Typical

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Typical turbulence along the route

Historical average pattern for DXB–ADD

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About the DXB–ADD route

The Dubai to Addis Ababa route crosses the North Atlantic, where the jet stream is the primary source of turbulence. Flying at 36,000 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 Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, flydubai on B · o · e · i · n · g · · 7 · 8 · 7 aircraft, with flights typically cruising at 36,000 feet over a distance of 1,832 miles (1,592 nautical miles).

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

Turbulence levels on DXB–ADD

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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Turbulence by month

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Light

Moderate

Rough

Best seat on DXB–ADD

228

Front

Rows 1–19

Light

✓ Wing

Rows 20-28

Smoothest

Rear

Rows 29+

Rougher

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

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Passenger Reports

There was some noticeable movement on descent that made me grip the armrest. My seatmate (clearly a regular) didn't even look up from their book. Perspective.

First-time flyer · March

A few bumpy patches over the Midwest, lasted maybe half an hour total. Drink service was paused briefly. Not unusual for this time of year.

Frequent flyer · July

Some light chop on descent — seatbelt sign came on for maybe 20 minutes but nothing to worry about. Typical for this route in January.

Regular traveler · January

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Dubai to Addis Ababa flight turbulent?

The DXB–ADD route typically experiences light turbulence. A very smooth flight with minimal turbulence expected. The turbulence score for this route is 3/100.

When is turbulence worst on DXB to ADD?

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 DXB to ADD?

Wing seats are always the smoothest. On a 228 (the most common aircraft on this route), that's rows 20-28. Avoid the very rear of the aircraft — it amplifies turbulence motion.

How long is the flight from DXB to ADD?

The DXB to ADD flight takes approximately 3h 30min, covering 1,832 miles (1,592 nautical miles).

Which airlines fly DXB to ADD?

The main airlines operating this route are Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, flydubai, flying B · o · e · i · n · g · · 7 · 8 · 7 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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