MNL to NRT Turbulence Forecast

Q: Is the Manila to Tokyo flight turbulent?

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

Q: Which seat is smoothest on MNL to NRT?

Wing seats are smoothest. On a 306, that's rows 25-35. Avoid the rear of the aircraft.

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

The MNL to NRT flight takes approximately 4h 0min.

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

Live forecast

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Manila · Tokyo · 4h 0min

Turb Score

4h 0min

Duration

1,858 nm

Distance

37,000 ft

Cruise Alt.

Light

Typical

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Typical turbulence along the route

Historical average pattern for MNL–NRT

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About the MNL–NRT route

The Manila to Tokyo 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, Japan Airlines, ANA on B · o · e · i · n · g · · 7 · 7 · 7 aircraft, with flights typically cruising at 37,000 feet over a distance of 2,138 miles (1,858 nautical miles).

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

Turbulence levels on MNL–NRT

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–NRT

Turbulence by month

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Moderate

Rough

Best seat on MNL–NRT

306

Front

Rows 1–24

Light

✓ Wing

Rows 25-35

Smoothest

Rear

Rows 36+

Rougher

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

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Passenger Reports

A few bumpy patches over the Midwest, lasted maybe half an hour total. Drink service was paused briefly. Not unusual for this time of year.

Frequent flyer · August

Some light chop crossing the Rockies — seatbelt sign came on for maybe 20 minutes but nothing to worry about. Typical for this route in January.

Regular traveler · January

The 4h 0min flight had some light shaking around the halfway point. Nothing spilled, nobody panicked. Just normal flying.

Leisure traveler · April

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Manila to Tokyo flight turbulent?

The MNL–NRT 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 NRT?

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 NRT?

Wing seats are always the smoothest. On a 306 (the most common aircraft on this route), that's rows 25-35. Avoid the very rear of the aircraft — it amplifies turbulence motion.

How long is the flight from MNL to NRT?

The MNL to NRT flight takes approximately 4h 0min, covering 2,138 miles (1,858 nautical miles).

Which airlines fly MNL to NRT?

The main airlines operating this route are Philippine Airlines, Japan Airlines, ANA, 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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