LAX to OGG Turbulence Forecast
Is the Los Angeles to Maui flight turbulent? Live forecast & historical patterns.
Typical turbulence along the route
Historical average pattern for LAX–OGG
About the LAX–OGG route
The Los Angeles to Maui route spans the Pacific Ocean — one of the longest commercial flight paths in the world at 2,851 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 Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines on Boeing 717 · Boeing 767 · Airbus A321 aircraft, with flights typically cruising at 36,000 feet over a distance of 2,851 miles (2,477 nautical miles).
💡 Tip: Long flight — turbulence varies throughout. Wing seats significantly reduce motion.
Los Angeles to Maui Flight Time
How long is the flight from LAX to OGG?
The Los Angeles (LAX) to Maui (OGG) flight takes approximately 5h 30m, covering 2,851 miles (2,477 nautical miles) at 36,000 feet. The route is operated by Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines. Return flights (OGG to LAX) take a similar time, though westbound transatlantic and transpacific routes are typically 30–60 minutes longer due to headwinds.
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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