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LHR to ACC Turbulence Forecast

Is the London to Accra flight turbulent? Live forecast & historical patterns.

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LHR
→
ACC
London · Accra · 6h 00m
4.5
Turb Score
6h 00m
Duration
3,168 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Alt.
light
Typical
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Typical turbulence along the route

Historical average pattern for LHR–ACC

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About the LHR–ACC route

The London to Accra route crosses the North Atlantic, where the jet stream is the primary source of turbulence. Flying at 39,000 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 British Airways, Ghana Airways on Boeing 777 · Boeing 787 aircraft, with flights typically cruising at 39,000 feet over a distance of 3,646 miles (3,168 nautical miles).

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

Turbulence levels on LHR–ACC

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 LHR–ACC

Turbulence by month

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Best seat on LHR–ACC

Boeing 777

Front
Rows 1–19
Light
✓ Wing
Rows 20-32
Smoothest
Rear
Rows 33+
Rougher
Wing seats are over the center of gravity — least affected by turbulence.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the London to Accra flight turbulent?
The LHR–ACC route typically experiences light turbulence. The turbulence score for this route is 4.5/100.
When is turbulence worst on LHR to ACC?
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 LHR to ACC?
Wing seats are always the smoothest. On a Boeing 777 (the most common aircraft on this route), that's rows 20-32. Avoid the very rear of the aircraft — it amplifies turbulence motion.
How long is the flight from LHR to ACC?
The LHR to ACC flight takes approximately 6h 00m, covering 3,646 miles (3,168 nautical miles).
Which airlines fly LHR to ACC?
The main airlines operating this route are British Airways, Ghana Airways, flying Boeing 777 · Boeing 787 aircraft.