HAM to RAK Turbulence Forecast

Q: Is the Hamburg to Marrakech flight turbulent?

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

Q: Which seat is smoothest on HAM to RAK?

Wing seats are smoothest. On a Boeing 737 (186 seats), that's rows 14–22. Avoid the rear of the aircraft.

Q: How long is the flight from HAM to RAK?

The HAM to RAK flight takes approximately 3h 50m.

Is the Hamburg to Marrakech flight turbulent? Live forecast & historical patterns.

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Hamburg · Marrakech · 3h 50m

Turb Score

3h 50m

Duration

2,149 nm

Distance

37,000 ft

Cruise Alt.

Light

Typical

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Typical turbulence along the route

Historical average pattern for HAM–RAK

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About the HAM–RAK route

The Hamburg to Marrakech route is a short European hop covering just 2,473 miles — one of the smoothest types of flights available. At cruising altitude of around 37,000 feet, the aircraft rarely encounters significant turbulence. Rough weather in northern Europe during winter can occasionally cause bumps during climb or descent.

The route is served by Ryanair, Eurowings, Condor on Boeing 737 · Airbus A320 aircraft, with flights typically cruising at 37,000 feet over a distance of 2,473 miles (2,149 nautical miles).

💡 Tip: Very short and smooth. Any turbulence is brief during climb/descent.

Turbulence levels on HAM–RAK

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 HAM–RAK

Turbulence by month

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Best seat on HAM–RAK

Boeing 737 (186 seats)

Front

Rows 1–13

Light

✓ Wing

Rows 14–22

Smoothest

Rear

Rows 23+

Rougher

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

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Passenger Reports

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

Regular traveler · November

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

Frequent flyer · April

Kids barely noticed the turbulence — just some mild bumps over the Alps. Seatbelt sign was on and off a couple times. Nothing dramatic.

Parent traveling with kids · July

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Hamburg to Marrakech flight turbulent?

The HAM–RAK route typically experiences light turbulence. Light turbulence may occur — mostly smooth with occasional bumps. The turbulence score for this route is 32/100.

When is turbulence worst on HAM to RAK?

Very short and smooth. Any turbulence is brief during climb/descent. Check the turbulence chart above for the typical pattern along this specific route.

Which seat is smoothest on HAM to RAK?

Wing seats are always the smoothest. On a Boeing 737 (186 seats) (the most common aircraft on this route), that's rows 14–22. Avoid the very rear of the aircraft — it amplifies turbulence motion.

How long is the flight from HAM to RAK?

The HAM to RAK flight takes approximately 3h 50m, covering 2,473 miles (2,149 nautical miles).

Which airlines fly HAM to RAK?

The main airlines operating this route are Ryanair, Eurowings, Condor, flying Boeing 737 · Airbus A320 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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