When is the New York to Cebu 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.

JFK to CEB Turbulence Forecast

Q: Is the New York to Cebu flight turbulent?

The JFK–CEB route typically experiences light turbulence.

Q: Which seat is smoothest on JFK to CEB?

Wing seats are smoothest. On a Boeing 777-300ER · Boeing 787-9, that's rows 22–42. Avoid the rear of the aircraft.

Q: How long is the flight from JFK to CEB?

The JFK to CEB flight takes approximately 17h 05m, covering 8,738 miles at 37,000 feet.

Is the New York to Cebu flight turbulent? Live forecast & historical patterns.

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New York · Cebu · 17h 05m

42.7

Turb Score

17h 05m

Duration

7,593 nm

Distance

37,000 ft

Cruise Alt.

Light

Typical

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Typical turbulence along the route

Historical average pattern for JFK–CEB

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About the JFK–CEB route

The New York to Cebu route spans the Pacific Ocean — one of the longest commercial flight paths in the world at 8,738 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 United, American Airlines, Delta on Boeing 777-300ER · Boeing 787-9 aircraft, with flights typically cruising at 37,000 feet over a distance of 8,738 miles (7,593 nautical miles).

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

New York to Cebu Flight Time

How long is the flight from JFK to CEB?

17h 05m

Flight Time

8,738 mi

Distance

37,000 ft

Cruising Altitude

Boeing 777-300ER

Aircraft

The New York (JFK) to Cebu (CEB) flight takes approximately 17h 05m, covering 8,738 miles (7,593 nautical miles) at 37,000 feet. The route is operated by United, American Airlines, Delta. Return flights (CEB to JFK) take a similar time, though westbound transatlantic and transpacific routes are typically 30–60 minutes longer due to headwinds.

Turbulence levels on JFK–CEB

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 JFK–CEB

Boeing 777-300ER

Front

Rows 1–21

Light

✓ Wing

Rows 22–42

Smoothest

Rear

Rows 43+

Rougher

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

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Passenger Reports

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

Frequent flyer · April

The 17h 05m flight had some light shaking around the halfway point. Nothing spilled, nobody panicked. Just normal flying.

Leisure traveler · December

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

Regular traveler · January

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Frequently asked questions

Is the New York to Cebu flight turbulent?

The JFK–CEB route typically experiences light turbulence. The turbulence score for this route is 42.7/100.

When is turbulence worst on JFK to CEB?

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 JFK to CEB?

Wing seats are always the smoothest. On a Boeing 777-300ER (the most common aircraft on this route), that's rows 22–42. Avoid the very rear of the aircraft — it amplifies turbulence motion.

How long is the flight from JFK to CEB?

The JFK to CEB flight takes approximately 17h 05m, covering 8,738 miles (7,593 nautical miles).

Which airlines fly JFK to CEB?

The main airlines operating this route are United, American Airlines, Delta, flying Boeing 777-300ER · Boeing 787-9 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