When is the New York to Manila 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 MNL Turbulence Forecast

Q: Is the New York to Manila flight turbulent?

The JFK–MNL route typically experiences light turbulence.

Q: Which seat is smoothest on JFK to MNL?

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 MNL?

The JFK to MNL flight takes approximately 16h 40m, covering 8,510 miles at 37,000 feet.

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New York · Manila · 16h 40m

42.7

Turb Score

16h 40m

Duration

7,395 nm

Distance

37,000 ft

Cruise Alt.

Light

Typical

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Typical turbulence along the route

Historical average pattern for JFK–MNL

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About the JFK–MNL route

The New York to Manila route spans the Pacific Ocean — one of the longest commercial flight paths in the world at 8,510 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 8,510 miles (7,395 nautical miles).

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

New York to Manila Flight Time

How long is the flight from JFK to MNL?

16h 40m

Flight Time

8,510 mi

Distance

37,000 ft

Cruising Altitude

Boeing 777-300ER

Aircraft

The New York (JFK) to Manila (MNL) flight takes approximately 16h 40m, covering 8,510 miles (7,395 nautical miles) at 37,000 feet. The route is operated by United, American Airlines, Delta. Return flights (MNL 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–MNL

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–MNL

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

The 16h 40m flight had some light shaking around the halfway point. Nothing spilled, nobody panicked. Just normal flying.

Leisure traveler · April

Flew New York–Manila in January, had some light turbulence in the middle portion of the flight. Brief and nothing concerning. This route is usually fine.

Business traveler · January

Some light chop somewhere over the ocean — 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 Manila flight turbulent?

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

When is turbulence worst on JFK to MNL?

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 MNL?

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 MNL?

The JFK to MNL flight takes approximately 16h 40m, covering 8,510 miles (7,395 nautical miles).

Which airlines fly JFK to MNL?

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