MNL to LHR Turbulence Forecast

Q: Is the Manila to London flight turbulent?

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

Q: Which seat is smoothest on MNL to LHR?

Wing seats are smoothest. On a 264, that's rows 30-42. Avoid the rear of the aircraft.

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

The MNL to LHR flight takes approximately 13h 30min.

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

Live forecast

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Manila · London · 13h 30min

Turb Score

13h 30min

Duration

6,683 nm

Distance

37,000 ft

Cruise Alt.

Moderate

Typical

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Typical turbulence along the route

Historical average pattern for MNL–LHR

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About the MNL–LHR route

The Manila to London 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 Philippine Airlines, British Airways on B · o · e · i · n · g · · 7 · 7 · 7 aircraft, with flights typically cruising at 37,000 feet over a distance of 7,692 miles (6,683 nautical miles).

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

Turbulence levels on MNL–LHR

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 MNL–LHR

264

Front

Rows 1–29

Light

✓ Wing

Rows 30-42

Smoothest

Rear

Rows 43+

Rougher

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

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Passenger Reports

Rough patch over the plains in January — drinks went everywhere on the row behind me. Probably 45 minutes of actual turbulence. Nothing dangerous but definitely uncomfortable.

Business traveler · January

More turbulent than I expected. The over the mountains section was pretty rough — overhead bins rattling, some gasps from other passengers. Died down before landing.

Leisure traveler · December

Flew this in May expecting smooth skies based on past experience, but it was noticeably bumpier than usual. About an hour of moderate chop. Seatbelt sign basically stayed on.

Regular traveler · May

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Manila to London flight turbulent?

The MNL–LHR route typically experiences moderate turbulence. A very smooth flight with minimal turbulence expected. The turbulence score for this route is 5/100.

When is turbulence worst on MNL to LHR?

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 LHR?

Wing seats are always the smoothest. On a 264 (the most common aircraft on this route), that's rows 30-42. Avoid the very rear of the aircraft — it amplifies turbulence motion.

How long is the flight from MNL to LHR?

The MNL to LHR flight takes approximately 13h 30min, covering 7,692 miles (6,683 nautical miles).

Which airlines fly MNL to LHR?

The main airlines operating this route are Philippine Airlines, British Airways, flying B · o · e · i · n · g · · 7 · 7 · 7 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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