HMO to GDL Turbulence Forecast
Is the Hermosillo to Guadalajara flight turbulent? Live forecast & historical patterns.
Hermosillo · Guadalajara · 2h 10m
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Typical turbulence along the route
Historical average pattern for HMO–GDL
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About the HMO–GDL route
The Hermosillo to Guadalajara route crosses the North Atlantic, where the jet stream is the primary source of turbulence. Flying at 33,000 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 33,000 feet over a distance of 765 miles (665 nautical miles).
💡 Tip: Turbulence peaks mid-flight over the Atlantic. First and last hour are usually smooth.
Hermosillo to Guadalajara Flight Time
How long is the flight from HMO to GDL?
33,000 ft
Cruising Altitude
The Hermosillo (HMO) to Guadalajara (GDL) flight takes approximately 2h 10m,
covering 765 miles (665 nautical miles) at 33,000 feet.
The route is operated by LATAM, Avianca, Copa Airlines.
Return flights (GDL to HMO) take a similar time, though westbound transatlantic and transpacific routes are typically 30–60 minutes longer due to headwinds.
Turbulence levels on HMO–GDL
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 HMO–GDL
Turbulence by month
Best seat on HMO–GDL
Airbus A320
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Rows 10–20
Smoothest
Wing seats are over the center of gravity — least affected by turbulence.
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Passenger Reports
The 2h 10m flight had some light shaking around the halfway point. Nothing spilled, nobody panicked. Just normal flying.
Leisure traveler · March
There was some noticeable movement over South America that made me grip the armrest. My seatmate (clearly a regular) didn't even look up from their book. Perspective.
First-time flyer · September
Some light chop crossing the Andes — seatbelt sign came on for maybe 20 minutes but nothing to worry about. Typical for this route in January.
Regular traveler · January
Frequently asked questions
Is the Hermosillo to Guadalajara flight turbulent?
The HMO–GDL route typically experiences light turbulence. The turbulence score for this route is 26.7/100.
When is turbulence worst on HMO to GDL?
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 HMO to GDL?
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 HMO to GDL?
The HMO to GDL flight takes approximately 2h 10m, covering 765 miles (665 nautical miles).
Which airlines fly HMO to GDL?
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
Scores represent typical conditions. Actual turbulence varies daily. For real-time forecasts, use the Turbulence Forecast app. · About our data