ICN to KIX Turbulence Forecast
Is the Seoul to Osaka flight turbulent? Live forecast & historical patterns.
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Typical turbulence along the route
Historical average pattern for ICN–KIX
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About the ICN–KIX route
The Seoul to Osaka route is a short European hop covering just 614 miles — one of the smoothest types of flights available. At cruising altitude of around 33,000 feet, the aircraft rarely encounters significant turbulence. Rough weather in northern Europe during winter can occasionally cause bumps during climb or descent.
The route is served by Korean Air, ANA, Asiana on Boeing 737 · Airbus A320 aircraft,
with flights typically cruising at 33,000 feet over a distance of 614 miles (534 nautical miles).
💡 Tip: Very short and smooth. Any turbulence is brief during climb/descent.
Turbulence levels on ICN–KIX
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
Best time to fly ICN–KIX
Turbulence by month
Best seat on ICN–KIX
Boeing 737 (186 seats)
✓ Wing
Rows 14–22
Smoothest
Wing seats are over the center of gravity — least affected by turbulence.
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Passenger Reports
Flew Seoul–Osaka in November, had some light turbulence in the middle portion of the flight. Brief and nothing concerning. This route is usually fine.
Business traveler · November
The 1h 50m flight had some light shaking around the halfway point. Nothing spilled, nobody panicked. Just normal flying.
Leisure traveler · March
A few bumpy patches over the Alps, lasted maybe half an hour total. Drink service was paused briefly. Not unusual for this time of year.
Frequent flyer · January
Frequently asked questions
Is the Seoul to Osaka flight turbulent?
The ICN–KIX route typically experiences light turbulence. A very smooth flight with minimal turbulence expected. The turbulence score for this route is 18/100.
When is turbulence worst on ICN to KIX?
Very short and smooth. Any turbulence is brief during climb/descent. Check the turbulence chart above for the typical pattern along this specific route.
Which seat is smoothest on ICN to KIX?
Wing seats are always the smoothest. On a Boeing 737 (186 seats) (the most common aircraft on this route), that's rows 14–22. Avoid the very rear of the aircraft — it amplifies turbulence motion.
How long is the flight from ICN to KIX?
The ICN to KIX flight takes approximately 1h 50m, covering 614 miles (534 nautical miles).
Which airlines fly ICN to KIX?
The main airlines operating this route are Korean Air, ANA, Asiana, flying Boeing 737 · Airbus A320 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
