MNL to ICN Turbulence Forecast

Q: Is the Manila to Seoul flight turbulent?

The MNL–ICN route typically experiences light turbulence. A very smooth flight with minimal turbulence expected.

Q: Which seat is smoothest on MNL to ICN?

Wing seats are smoothest. On a 275, that's rows 22-32. Avoid the rear of the aircraft.

Q: How long is the flight from MNL to ICN?

The MNL to ICN flight takes approximately 3h 45min.

Is the Manila to Seoul flight turbulent? Live forecast & historical patterns.

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Manila · Seoul · 3h 45min

Turb Score

3h 45min

Duration

1,502 nm

Distance

35,000 ft

Cruise Alt.

Light

Typical

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Typical turbulence along the route

Historical average pattern for MNL–ICN

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About the MNL–ICN route

The Manila to Seoul route crosses the North Atlantic, where the jet stream is the primary source of turbulence. Flying at 35,000 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 Philippine Airlines, Korean Air, Asiana Airlines on A · i · r · b · u · s · · A · 3 · 3 · 0 aircraft, with flights typically cruising at 35,000 feet over a distance of 1,729 miles (1,502 nautical miles).

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

Turbulence levels on MNL–ICN

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 MNL–ICN

Turbulence by month

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Light

Moderate

Rough

Best seat on MNL–ICN

275

Front

Rows 1–21

Light

✓ Wing

Rows 22-32

Smoothest

Rear

Rows 33+

Rougher

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

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Passenger Reports

Kids barely noticed the turbulence — just some mild bumps over the Midwest. Seatbelt sign was on and off a couple times. Nothing dramatic.

Parent traveling with kids · January

Some light chop over the mountains — seatbelt sign came on for maybe 20 minutes but nothing to worry about. Typical for this route in July.

Regular traveler · July

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

Business traveler · April

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Manila to Seoul flight turbulent?

The MNL–ICN route typically experiences light turbulence. A very smooth flight with minimal turbulence expected. The turbulence score for this route is 4/100.

When is turbulence worst on MNL to ICN?

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 MNL to ICN?

Wing seats are always the smoothest. On a 275 (the most common aircraft on this route), that's rows 22-32. Avoid the very rear of the aircraft — it amplifies turbulence motion.

How long is the flight from MNL to ICN?

The MNL to ICN flight takes approximately 3h 45min, covering 1,729 miles (1,502 nautical miles).

Which airlines fly MNL to ICN?

The main airlines operating this route are Philippine Airlines, Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, flying A · i · r · b · u · s · · A · 3 · 3 · 0 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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