NRT to IST Turbulence Forecast
Is the Tokyo to Istanbul flight turbulent? Live forecast & historical patterns.
Typical turbulence along the route
Historical average pattern for NRT–IST
About the NRT–IST route
The Tokyo to Istanbul route spans the Pacific Ocean — one of the longest commercial flight paths in the world at 6,711 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 Turkish Airlines, Japan Airlines on Boeing 777 · Boeing 787 aircraft, with flights typically cruising at 40,000 feet over a distance of 6,711 miles (5,830 nautical miles).
💡 Tip: Long flight — turbulence varies throughout. Wing seats significantly reduce motion.
Turbulence levels on NRT–IST
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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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