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HND to LAX Turbulence Forecast

Is the Tokyo to Los Angeles flight turbulent? Live forecast & historical patterns.

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Tokyo · Los Angeles · 9h 45m
11
Turb Score
9h 45m
Duration
5,470 nm
Distance
40,000 ft
Cruise Alt.
Moderate
Typical
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Typical turbulence along the route

Historical average pattern for HND–LAX

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About the HND–LAX route

The Tokyo to Los Angeles route spans the Pacific Ocean — one of the longest commercial flight paths in the world at 6,295 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 Japan Airlines, ANA, Delta on Boeing 777 · Boeing 787 · Airbus A350 aircraft, with flights typically cruising at 40,000 feet over a distance of 6,295 miles (5,470 nautical miles).

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

Turbulence levels on HND–LAX

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 HND–LAX

Turbulence by month

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Best seat on HND–LAX

Boeing 777-300ER

Front
Rows 1–27
Light
✓ Wing
Rows 28-40
Smoothest
Rear
Rows 41+
Rougher
Wing seats are over the center of gravity — least affected by turbulence.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Tokyo to Los Angeles flight turbulent?
The HND–LAX route typically experiences moderate turbulence. A very smooth flight with minimal turbulence expected. The turbulence score for this route is 11/100.
When is turbulence worst on HND to LAX?
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 HND to LAX?
Wing seats are always the smoothest. On a Boeing 777-300ER (the most common aircraft on this route), that's rows 28-40. Avoid the very rear of the aircraft — it amplifies turbulence motion.
How long is the flight from HND to LAX?
The HND to LAX flight takes approximately 9h 45m, covering 6,295 miles (5,470 nautical miles).
Which airlines fly HND to LAX?
The main airlines operating this route are Japan Airlines, ANA, Delta, flying Boeing 777 · Boeing 787 · Airbus A350 aircraft.

Data Sources

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