GIG to LIS Turbulence Forecast

Q: Is the Rio de Janeiro to Lisbon flight turbulent?

The GIG–LIS route typically experiences light turbulence. Light turbulence may occur — mostly smooth with occasional bumps.

Q: Which seat is smoothest on GIG to LIS?

Wing seats are smoothest. On a Airbus A330 (298 seats), that's rows 18–27. Avoid the rear of the aircraft.

Q: How long is the flight from GIG to LIS?

The GIG to LIS flight takes approximately 9h 20m.

Is the Rio de Janeiro to Lisbon flight turbulent? Live forecast & historical patterns.

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Rio de Janeiro · Lisbon · 9h 20m

Turb Score

9h 20m

Duration

4,557 nm

Distance

39,000 ft

Cruise Alt.

Light

Typical

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Typical turbulence along the route

Historical average pattern for GIG–LIS

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About the GIG–LIS route

The Rio de Janeiro to Lisbon 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 TAP, LATAM on Airbus A330 · Boeing 787 aircraft, with flights typically cruising at 39,000 feet over a distance of 5,245 miles (4,557 nautical miles).

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

Turbulence levels on GIG–LIS

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 GIG–LIS

Turbulence by month

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Best seat on GIG–LIS

Airbus A330 (298 seats)

Front

Rows 1–17

Light

✓ Wing

Rows 18–27

Smoothest

Rear

Rows 28+

Rougher

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

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Passenger Reports

Flew Rio de Janeiro–Lisbon in November, had some light turbulence in the middle portion of the flight. Brief and nothing concerning. This route is usually fine.

Business traveler · November

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

Frequent flyer · November

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

First-time flyer · July

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Rio de Janeiro to Lisbon flight turbulent?

The GIG–LIS route typically experiences light turbulence. Light turbulence may occur — mostly smooth with occasional bumps. The turbulence score for this route is 48/100.

When is turbulence worst on GIG to LIS?

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 GIG to LIS?

Wing seats are always the smoothest. On a Airbus A330 (298 seats) (the most common aircraft on this route), that's rows 18–27. Avoid the very rear of the aircraft — it amplifies turbulence motion.

How long is the flight from GIG to LIS?

The GIG to LIS flight takes approximately 9h 20m, covering 5,245 miles (4,557 nautical miles).

Which airlines fly GIG to LIS?

The main airlines operating this route are TAP, LATAM, 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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