When is the Hermosillo to Las Vegas route most turbulent?

Check the monthly chart for exact patterns. Transatlantic and mountain routes are typically roughest in winter (Dec–Mar). Tropical routes peak during monsoon season.

HMO to LAS Turbulence Forecast

Q: Is the Hermosillo to Las Vegas flight turbulent?

The HMO–LAS route typically experiences light turbulence.

Q: Which seat is smoothest on HMO to LAS?

Wing seats are smoothest. On a Airbus A320 · Boeing 737, that's rows 10–20. Avoid the rear of the aircraft.

Q: How long is the flight from HMO to LAS?

The HMO to LAS flight takes approximately 1h 45m, covering 537 miles at 33,000 feet.

Is the Hermosillo to Las Vegas flight turbulent? Live forecast & historical patterns.

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Hermosillo · Las Vegas · 1h 45m

25.6

Turb Score

1h 45m

Duration

467 nm

Distance

33,000 ft

Cruise Alt.

Light

Typical

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Typical turbulence along the route

Historical average pattern for HMO–LAS

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About the HMO–LAS route

The Hermosillo to Las Vegas route is one of the most popular leisure routes in North America, covering 537 miles over warm Caribbean waters. Turbulence is generally light — the main exception is tropical convective activity (thunderstorm-related turbulence) during hurricane season (June–November). Pilots typically route around storm cells when possible.

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 537 miles (467 nautical miles).

💡 Tip: Mostly smooth. Hurricane season (Jun–Nov) can bring convective turbulence.

Hermosillo to Las Vegas Flight Time

How long is the flight from HMO to LAS?

1h 45m

Flight Time

537 mi

Distance

33,000 ft

Cruising Altitude

Airbus A320

Aircraft

The Hermosillo (HMO) to Las Vegas (LAS) flight takes approximately 1h 45m, covering 537 miles (467 nautical miles) at 33,000 feet. The route is operated by LATAM, Avianca, Copa Airlines. Actual flight time may vary by 10–20 minutes depending on wind conditions and routing.

Turbulence levels on HMO–LAS

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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Turbulence by month

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Best seat on HMO–LAS

Airbus A320

Front

Rows 1–9

Light

✓ Wing

Rows 10–20

Smoothest

Rear

Rows 21+

Rougher

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

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Passenger Reports

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

Frequent flyer · January

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

Parent traveling with kids · October

Some light chop crossing the warm front — seatbelt sign came on for maybe 20 minutes but nothing to worry about. Typical for this route in May.

Regular traveler · May

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Hermosillo to Las Vegas flight turbulent?

The HMO–LAS route typically experiences light turbulence. The turbulence score for this route is 25.6/100.

When is turbulence worst on HMO to LAS?

Mostly smooth. Hurricane season (Jun–Nov) can bring convective turbulence. Check the turbulence chart above for the typical pattern along this specific route.

Which seat is smoothest on HMO to LAS?

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 LAS?

The HMO to LAS flight takes approximately 1h 45m, covering 537 miles (467 nautical miles).

Which airlines fly HMO to LAS?

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