When is the Hermosillo to San Francisco 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 SFO Turbulence Forecast

Q: Is the Hermosillo to San Francisco flight turbulent?

The HMO–SFO route typically experiences light turbulence.

Q: Which seat is smoothest on HMO to SFO?

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 SFO?

The HMO to SFO flight takes approximately 2h 20m, covering 878 miles at 33,000 feet.

Is the Hermosillo to San Francisco flight turbulent? Live forecast & historical patterns.

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Hermosillo · San Francisco · 2h 20m

32.5

Turb Score

2h 20m

Duration

763 nm

Distance

33,000 ft

Cruise Alt.

Light

Typical

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Typical turbulence along the route

Historical average pattern for HMO–SFO

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About the HMO–SFO route

The Hermosillo to San Francisco route is one of the most popular leisure routes in North America, covering 878 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 878 miles (763 nautical miles).

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

Hermosillo to San Francisco Flight Time

How long is the flight from HMO to SFO?

2h 20m

Flight Time

878 mi

Distance

33,000 ft

Cruising Altitude

Airbus A320

Aircraft

The Hermosillo (HMO) to San Francisco (SFO) flight takes approximately 2h 20m, covering 878 miles (763 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–SFO

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–SFO

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

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 · January

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

Regular traveler · November

The 2h 20m flight had some light shaking around the halfway point. Nothing spilled, nobody panicked. Just normal flying.

Leisure traveler · May

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Hermosillo to San Francisco flight turbulent?

The HMO–SFO route typically experiences light turbulence. The turbulence score for this route is 32.5/100.

When is turbulence worst on HMO to SFO?

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 SFO?

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 SFO?

The HMO to SFO flight takes approximately 2h 20m, covering 878 miles (763 nautical miles).

Which airlines fly HMO to SFO?

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