When is the London to Bali 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.

LHR to DPS Turbulence Forecast

Q: Is the London to Bali flight turbulent?

The LHR–DPS route typically experiences smooth turbulence. A very smooth flight with minimal turbulence expected.

Q: Which seat is smoothest on LHR to DPS?

Wing seats are smoothest. On a Boeing 777 · Airbus A350, that's rows 20–38. Avoid the rear of the aircraft.

Q: How long is the flight from LHR to DPS?

The LHR to DPS flight takes approximately 15h 20m, covering 7,784 miles at 37,000 feet.

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

Live forecast

LHR

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DPS

London · Bali · 15h 20m

17.0

Turb Score

15h 20m

Duration

6,764 nm

Distance

37,000 ft

Cruise Alt.

Smooth

Typical

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Typical turbulence along the route

Historical average pattern for LHR–DPS

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About the LHR–DPS route

The London to Bali route crosses the North Atlantic, where the jet stream is the primary source of turbulence. Flying at 37,000 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 Emirates, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa on Boeing 777 · Airbus A350 aircraft, with flights typically cruising at 37,000 feet over a distance of 7,784 miles (6,764 nautical miles).

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

London to Bali Flight Time

How long is the flight from LHR to DPS?

15h 20m

Flight Time

7,784 mi

Distance

37,000 ft

Cruising Altitude

Boeing 777

Aircraft

The London (LHR) to Bali (DPS) flight takes approximately 15h 20m, covering 7,784 miles (6,764 nautical miles) at 37,000 feet. The route is operated by Emirates, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa. Return flights (DPS to LHR) take a similar time, though westbound transatlantic and transpacific routes are typically 30–60 minutes longer due to headwinds.

Turbulence levels on LHR–DPS

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 LHR–DPS

Boeing 777

Front

Rows 1–19

Light

✓ Wing

Rows 20–38

Smoothest

Rear

Rows 39+

Rougher

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

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Passenger Reports

Fly this route pretty regularly for work. Most of the time it's smooth — January was completely fine, not a bump worth mentioning.

Business traveler · January

Was nervous about this flight but honestly didn't need to be. Smooth the whole way, the 15h 20m went by fast.

First-time passenger · October

I always expect the worst on longer flights but this one surprised me. Very little turbulence, only a few small bumps on descent. Manageable even for me.

Nervous flyer · January

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Frequently asked questions

Is the London to Bali flight turbulent?

The LHR–DPS route typically experiences smooth turbulence. A very smooth flight with minimal turbulence expected. The turbulence score for this route is 17.0/100.

When is turbulence worst on LHR to DPS?

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 DPS?

Wing seats are always the smoothest. On a Boeing 777 (the most common aircraft on this route), that's rows 20–38. Avoid the very rear of the aircraft — it amplifies turbulence motion.

How long is the flight from LHR to DPS?

The LHR to DPS flight takes approximately 15h 20m, covering 7,784 miles (6,764 nautical miles).

Which airlines fly LHR to DPS?

The main airlines operating this route are Emirates, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, flying Boeing 777 · Airbus A350 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

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