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MEL to DPS Turbulence Forecast

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

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MEL
→
DPS
Melbourne · Bali · 5h 40m
8
Turb Score
5h 40m
Duration
2,720 nm
Distance
38,000 ft
Cruise Alt.
Moderate
Typical
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Typical turbulence along the route

Historical average pattern for MEL–DPS

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About the MEL–DPS route

The Melbourne to Bali route spans the Pacific Ocean — one of the longest commercial flight paths in the world at 3,131 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 Garuda Indonesia, Jetstar, Virgin Australia on Boeing 787 · Airbus A330 aircraft, with flights typically cruising at 38,000 feet over a distance of 3,131 miles (2,720 nautical miles).

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

Turbulence levels on MEL–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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Best time to fly MEL–DPS

Turbulence by month

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Best seat on MEL–DPS

Boeing 787-8

Front
Rows 1–15
Light
✓ Wing
Rows 16-26
Smoothest
Rear
Rows 27+
Rougher
Wing seats are over the center of gravity — least affected by turbulence.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Melbourne to Bali flight turbulent?
The MEL–DPS route typically experiences moderate turbulence. A very smooth flight with minimal turbulence expected. The turbulence score for this route is 8/100.
When is turbulence worst on MEL to DPS?
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 MEL to DPS?
Wing seats are always the smoothest. On a Boeing 787-8 (the most common aircraft on this route), that's rows 16-26. Avoid the very rear of the aircraft — it amplifies turbulence motion.
How long is the flight from MEL to DPS?
The MEL to DPS flight takes approximately 5h 40m, covering 3,131 miles (2,720 nautical miles).
Which airlines fly MEL to DPS?
The main airlines operating this route are Garuda Indonesia, Jetstar, Virgin Australia, flying Boeing 787 · Airbus A330 aircraft.

Data Sources

Scores represent typical conditions. Actual turbulence varies daily. For real-time forecasts, use the Turbulence Forecast app. · About our data