When is the Buenos Aires to Montevideo 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.

EZE to MVD Turbulence Forecast

Q: Is the Buenos Aires to Montevideo flight turbulent?

The EZE–MVD route typically experiences light turbulence.

Q: Which seat is smoothest on EZE to MVD?

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 EZE to MVD?

The EZE to MVD flight takes approximately 1h 00m, covering 143 miles at 29,000 feet.

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

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Buenos Aires · Montevideo · 1h 00m

31.2

Turb Score

1h 00m

Duration

124 nm

Distance

29,000 ft

Cruise Alt.

Light

Typical

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Typical turbulence along the route

Historical average pattern for EZE–MVD

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About the EZE–MVD route

The Buenos Aires to Montevideo route crosses the North Atlantic, where the jet stream is the primary source of turbulence. Flying at 29,000 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 LATAM, Avianca, Copa Airlines on Airbus A320 · Boeing 737 aircraft, with flights typically cruising at 29,000 feet over a distance of 143 miles (124 nautical miles).

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

Buenos Aires to Montevideo Flight Time

How long is the flight from EZE to MVD?

1h 00m

Flight Time

143 mi

Distance

29,000 ft

Cruising Altitude

Airbus A320

Aircraft

The Buenos Aires (EZE) to Montevideo (MVD) flight takes approximately 1h 00m, covering 143 miles (124 nautical miles) at 29,000 feet. The route is operated by LATAM, Avianca, Copa Airlines. Return flights (MVD to EZE) take a similar time, though westbound transatlantic and transpacific routes are typically 30–60 minutes longer due to headwinds.

Turbulence levels on EZE–MVD

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–MVD

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

Flew Buenos Aires–Montevideo in March, had some light turbulence in the middle portion of the flight. Brief and nothing concerning. This route is usually fine.

Business traveler · March

Some light chop over South America — seatbelt sign came on for maybe 20 minutes but nothing to worry about. Typical for this route in September.

Regular traveler · September

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

Frequent flyer · January

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Buenos Aires to Montevideo flight turbulent?

The EZE–MVD route typically experiences light turbulence. The turbulence score for this route is 31.2/100.

When is turbulence worst on EZE to MVD?

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 MVD?

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 EZE to MVD?

The EZE to MVD flight takes approximately 1h 00m, covering 143 miles (124 nautical miles).

Which airlines fly EZE to MVD?

The main airlines operating this route are LATAM, Avianca, Copa Airlines, 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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