When is the Seoul to Tokyo 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.

ICN to HND Turbulence Forecast

Q: Is the Seoul to Tokyo flight turbulent?

The ICN–HND route typically experiences light turbulence. Light turbulence may occur — mostly smooth with occasional bumps.

Q: Which seat is smoothest on ICN to HND?

Wing seats are smoothest. On a Boeing 767 · Airbus A380, that's rows 22–36. Avoid the rear of the aircraft.

Q: How long is the flight from ICN to HND?

The ICN to HND flight takes approximately 2h 30m, covering 835 miles at 37,000 feet.

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

Live forecast

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Seoul · Tokyo · 2h 30m

Turb Score

2h 30m

Duration

726 nm

Distance

37,000 ft

Cruise Alt.

Light

Typical

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Typical turbulence along the route

Historical average pattern for ICN–HND

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About the ICN–HND route

The Seoul to Tokyo route crosses the North Atlantic, where the jet stream is the primary source of turbulence. Flying at 37,000 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 ANA, Korean Air, Asiana on Boeing 767 · Airbus A380 aircraft, with flights typically cruising at 37,000 feet over a distance of 835 miles (726 nautical miles).

💡 Tip: Turbulence peaks mid-flight over the Atlantic. First and last hour are usually smooth.

Turbulence levels on ICN–HND

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 ICN–HND

Turbulence by month

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Best seat on ICN–HND

Boeing 767 (261 seats)

Front

Rows 1–21

Light

✓ Wing

Rows 22–36

Smoothest

Rear

Rows 37+

Rougher

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

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Passenger Reports

The 2h 30m flight had some light shaking around the halfway point. Nothing spilled, nobody panicked. Just normal flying.

Leisure traveler · January

Kids barely noticed the turbulence — just some mild bumps mid-flight. Seatbelt sign was on and off a couple times. Nothing dramatic.

Parent traveling with kids · May

Some light chop over the subcontinent — seatbelt sign came on for maybe 20 minutes but nothing to worry about. Typical for this route in April.

Regular traveler · April

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Seoul to Tokyo flight turbulent?

The ICN–HND route typically experiences light turbulence. Light turbulence may occur — mostly smooth with occasional bumps. The turbulence score for this route is 30/100.

When is turbulence worst on ICN to HND?

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 ICN to HND?

Wing seats are always the smoothest. On a Boeing 767 (261 seats) (the most common aircraft on this route), that's rows 22–36. Avoid the very rear of the aircraft — it amplifies turbulence motion.

How long is the flight from ICN to HND?

The ICN to HND flight takes approximately 2h 30m, covering 835 miles (726 nautical miles).

Which airlines fly ICN to HND?

The main airlines operating this route are ANA, Korean Air, Asiana, flying Boeing 767 · Airbus A380 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