When is the Entebbe to Dar es Salaam route most turbulent?

Check the monthly chart for exact patterns. Transatlantic and mountain routes are typically roughest in winter (Dec–Mar). Tropical routes peak during monsoon season.

EBB to DAR Turbulence Forecast

Q: Is the Entebbe to Dar es Salaam flight turbulent?

The EBB–DAR route typically experiences light turbulence. A very smooth flight with minimal turbulence expected.

Q: Which seat is smoothest on EBB to DAR?

Wing seats are smoothest. On a Airbus A320 · Boeing 737, that's rows 10–20. Avoid the rear of the aircraft.

Q: How long is the flight from EBB to DAR?

The EBB to DAR flight takes approximately 1h 55m, covering 667 miles at 33,000 feet.

Is the Entebbe to Dar es Salaam flight turbulent? Live forecast & historical patterns.

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Entebbe · Dar es Salaam · 1h 55m

25.0

Turb Score

1h 55m

Duration

580 nm

Distance

33,000 ft

Cruise Alt.

Light

Typical

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Typical turbulence along the route

Historical average pattern for EBB–DAR

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About the EBB–DAR route

The Entebbe to Dar es Salaam 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 Emirates, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa on Airbus A320 · Boeing 737 aircraft, with flights typically cruising at 33,000 feet over a distance of 667 miles (580 nautical miles).

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

Entebbe to Dar es Salaam Flight Time

How long is the flight from EBB to DAR?

1h 55m

Flight Time

667 mi

Distance

33,000 ft

Cruising Altitude

Airbus A320

Aircraft

The Entebbe (EBB) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) flight takes approximately 1h 55m, covering 667 miles (580 nautical miles) at 33,000 feet. The route is operated by Emirates, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa. Return flights (DAR to EBB) take a similar time, though westbound transatlantic and transpacific routes are typically 30–60 minutes longer due to headwinds.

Turbulence levels on EBB–DAR

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

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Best seat on EBB–DAR

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

Some light chop over the mountains — seatbelt sign came on for maybe 20 minutes but nothing to worry about. Typical for this route in April.

Regular traveler · April

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

Frequent flyer · May

The 1h 55m flight had some light shaking around the halfway point. Nothing spilled, nobody panicked. Just normal flying.

Leisure traveler · January

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Entebbe to Dar es Salaam flight turbulent?

The EBB–DAR route typically experiences light turbulence. A very smooth flight with minimal turbulence expected. The turbulence score for this route is 25.0/100.

When is turbulence worst on EBB to DAR?

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 EBB to DAR?

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 EBB to DAR?

The EBB to DAR flight takes approximately 1h 55m, covering 667 miles (580 nautical miles).

Which airlines fly EBB to DAR?

The main airlines operating this route are Emirates, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, 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

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