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FUK to BKK Turbulence Forecast

Is the Fukuoka to Bangkok flight turbulent? Live forecast & historical patterns.

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FUK
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BKK
Fukuoka · Bangkok · 5h 40m
36
Turb Score
5h 40m
Duration
2,453 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Alt.
Light
Typical
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Typical turbulence along the route

Historical average pattern for FUK–BKK

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About the FUK–BKK route

The Fukuoka to Bangkok route crosses the North Atlantic, where the jet stream is the primary source of turbulence. Flying at 39,000 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 Thai Airways, ANA on Boeing 787 · Boeing 737 aircraft, with flights typically cruising at 39,000 feet over a distance of 2,823 miles (2,453 nautical miles).

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

Turbulence levels on FUK–BKK

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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Best time to fly FUK–BKK

Turbulence by month

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Best seat on FUK–BKK

Boeing 787 (296 seats)

Front
Rows 1–19
Light
✓ Wing
Rows 20–33
Smoothest
Rear
Rows 34+
Rougher
Wing seats are over the center of gravity — least affected by turbulence.

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Passenger Reports

Kids barely noticed the turbulence — just some mild bumps over the subcontinent. Seatbelt sign was on and off a couple times. Nothing dramatic.
Parent traveling with kids · October
The 5h 40m flight had some light shaking around the halfway point. Nothing spilled, nobody panicked. Just normal flying.
Leisure traveler · January
A few bumpy patches crossing the Himalayas, lasted maybe half an hour total. Drink service was paused briefly. Not unusual for this time of year.
Frequent flyer · April
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Frequently asked questions

Is the Fukuoka to Bangkok flight turbulent?
The FUK–BKK route typically experiences light turbulence. Light turbulence may occur — mostly smooth with occasional bumps. The turbulence score for this route is 36/100.
When is turbulence worst on FUK to BKK?
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 FUK to BKK?
Wing seats are always the smoothest. On a Boeing 787 (296 seats) (the most common aircraft on this route), that's rows 20–33. Avoid the very rear of the aircraft — it amplifies turbulence motion.
How long is the flight from FUK to BKK?
The FUK to BKK flight takes approximately 5h 40m, covering 2,823 miles (2,453 nautical miles).
Which airlines fly FUK to BKK?
The main airlines operating this route are Thai Airways, ANA, flying Boeing 787 · Boeing 737 aircraft.

Data Sources

Scores represent typical conditions. Actual turbulence varies daily. For real-time forecasts, use the Turbulence Forecast app. · About our data