EZE to MAD Turbulence Forecast

Q: Is the Buenos Aires to Madrid flight turbulent?

The EZE–MAD route typically experiences moderate turbulence. A very smooth flight with minimal turbulence expected.

Q: Which seat is smoothest on EZE to MAD?

Wing seats are smoothest. On a Airbus A330-300, that's rows 21-32. Avoid the rear of the aircraft.

Q: How long is the flight from EZE to MAD?

The EZE to MAD flight takes approximately 12h 50m.

Is the Buenos Aires to Madrid flight turbulent? Live forecast & historical patterns.

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Buenos Aires · Madrid · 12h 50m

Turb Score

12h 50m

Duration

6,380 nm

Distance

40,000 ft

Cruise Alt.

Moderate

Typical

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Typical turbulence along the route

Historical average pattern for EZE–MAD

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About the EZE–MAD route

The Buenos Aires to Madrid route crosses the North Atlantic, where the jet stream is the primary source of turbulence. Flying at 40,000 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 Iberia, Aerolíneas Argentinas, Air Europa on Airbus A330 · Boeing 787 aircraft, with flights typically cruising at 40,000 feet over a distance of 7,343 miles (6,380 nautical miles).

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

Turbulence levels on EZE–MAD

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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Best seat on EZE–MAD

Airbus A330-300

Front

Rows 1–20

Light

✓ Wing

Rows 21-32

Smoothest

Rear

Rows 33+

Rougher

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Buenos Aires to Madrid flight turbulent?

The EZE–MAD route typically experiences moderate turbulence. A very smooth flight with minimal turbulence expected. The turbulence score for this route is 12/100.

When is turbulence worst on EZE to MAD?

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 EZE to MAD?

Wing seats are always the smoothest. On a Airbus A330-300 (the most common aircraft on this route), that's rows 21-32. Avoid the very rear of the aircraft — it amplifies turbulence motion.

How long is the flight from EZE to MAD?

The EZE to MAD flight takes approximately 12h 50m, covering 7,343 miles (6,380 nautical miles).

Which airlines fly EZE to MAD?

The main airlines operating this route are Iberia, Aerolíneas Argentinas, Air Europa, flying Airbus A330 · Boeing 787 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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