HKG to DPS Turbulence Forecast

Is the Hong Kong to Bali flight turbulent? Live forecast & historical patterns.

Live forecast
HKG
DPS
Hong Kong · Bali · 3h 45m
6
Turb Score
3h 45m
Duration
1,860 nm
Distance
38,000 ft
Cruise Alt.
Light
Typical
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Typical turbulence along the route

Historical average pattern for HKG–DPS

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About the HKG–DPS route

The Hong Kong to Bali route spans the Pacific Ocean — one of the longest commercial flight paths in the world at 2,141 miles. The Pacific jet stream creates moderate turbulence, typically around 3–7 hours into the flight. The sheer length of the route means passengers experience varying conditions: calm stretches punctuated by bumpy patches.

The route is served by Cathay Pacific, Garuda Indonesia, Hong Kong Airlines on Airbus A330 · Boeing 787 aircraft, with flights typically cruising at 38,000 feet over a distance of 2,141 miles (1,860 nautical miles).

💡 Tip: Long flight — turbulence varies throughout. Wing seats significantly reduce motion.

Turbulence levels on HKG–DPS

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 HKG–DPS

Turbulence by month

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Best seat on HKG–DPS

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 Hong Kong to Bali flight turbulent?
The HKG–DPS route typically experiences light turbulence. A very smooth flight with minimal turbulence expected. The turbulence score for this route is 6/100.
When is turbulence worst on HKG to DPS?
Long flight — turbulence varies throughout. Wing seats significantly reduce motion. Check the turbulence chart above for the typical pattern along this specific route.
Which seat is smoothest on HKG to DPS?
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 HKG to DPS?
The HKG to DPS flight takes approximately 3h 45m, covering 2,141 miles (1,860 nautical miles).
Which airlines fly HKG to DPS?
The main airlines operating this route are Cathay Pacific, Garuda Indonesia, Hong Kong Airlines, flying Airbus A330 · Boeing 787 aircraft.

Data Sources

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