ORY to NSI Turbulence Forecast

Is the Paris to Yaoundé flight turbulent? Live forecast & historical patterns.

Live forecast
ORY
NSI
Paris · Yaoundé · 7h 20m
18
Turb Score
7h 20m
Duration
3,300 nm
Distance
37,000 ft
Cruise Alt.
Light
Typical
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Typical turbulence along the route

Historical average pattern for ORY–NSI

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About the ORY–NSI route

The Paris to Yaoundé 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 Air France on Airbus A350 · Boeing 777 aircraft, with flights typically cruising at 37,000 feet over a distance of 3,798 miles (3,300 nautical miles).

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

Paris to Yaoundé Flight Time

How long is the flight from ORY to NSI?

7h 20m
Flight Time
3,798 mi
Distance
37,000 ft
Cruising Altitude
Airbus A350
Aircraft

The Paris (ORY) to Yaoundé (NSI) flight takes approximately 7h 20m, covering 3,798 miles (3,300 nautical miles) at 37,000 feet. The route is operated by Air France. Return flights (NSI to ORY) take a similar time, though westbound transatlantic and transpacific routes are typically 30–60 minutes longer due to headwinds.

Turbulence levels on ORY–NSI

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 ORY–NSI

Turbulence by month

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Best seat on ORY–NSI

Airbus A350

Front
Rows 1–21
Light
✓ Wing
Rows 22–38
Smoothest
Rear
Rows 39+
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 mountains. 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 February.
Regular traveler · February
A few bumpy patches over the mountains, lasted maybe half an hour total. Drink service was paused briefly. Not unusual for this time of year.
Frequent flyer · January
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Frequently asked questions

Is the Paris to Yaoundé flight turbulent?
The ORY–NSI route typically experiences light turbulence. A very smooth flight with minimal turbulence expected. The turbulence score for this route is 18/100.
When is turbulence worst on ORY to NSI?
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 ORY to NSI?
Wing seats are always the smoothest. On a Airbus A350 (the most common aircraft on this route), that's rows 22–38. Avoid the very rear of the aircraft — it amplifies turbulence motion.
How long is the flight from ORY to NSI?
The ORY to NSI flight takes approximately 7h 20m, covering 3,798 miles (3,300 nautical miles).
Which airlines fly ORY to NSI?
The main airlines operating this route are Air France, flying Airbus A350 · Boeing 777 aircraft.

Data Sources

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