PEK to FUK Turbulence Forecast

Q: Is the Beijing to Fukuoka flight turbulent?

The PEK–FUK route typically experiences light turbulence. A very smooth flight with minimal turbulence expected.

Q: Which seat is smoothest on PEK to FUK?

Wing seats are smoothest. On a Boeing 737 (186 seats), that's rows 14–22. Avoid the rear of the aircraft.

Q: How long is the flight from PEK to FUK?

The PEK to FUK flight takes approximately 2h 40m.

Is the Beijing to Fukuoka flight turbulent? Live forecast & historical patterns.

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Beijing · Fukuoka · 2h 40m

Turb Score

2h 40m

Duration

960 nm

Distance

35,000 ft

Cruise Alt.

Light

Typical

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Typical turbulence along the route

Historical average pattern for PEK–FUK

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About the PEK–FUK route

The Beijing to Fukuoka 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 Air China, ANA, Xiamen Air on Boeing 737 aircraft, with flights typically cruising at 35,000 feet over a distance of 1,104 miles (960 nautical miles).

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

Turbulence levels on PEK–FUK

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 PEK–FUK

Turbulence by month

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Light

Moderate

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Best seat on PEK–FUK

Boeing 737 (186 seats)

Front

Rows 1–13

Light

✓ Wing

Rows 14–22

Smoothest

Rear

Rows 23+

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 subcontinent. Seatbelt sign was on and off a couple times. Nothing dramatic.

Parent traveling with kids · April

Some light chop over Central Asia — seatbelt sign came on for maybe 20 minutes but nothing to worry about. Typical for this route in June.

Regular traveler · June

Flew Beijing–Fukuoka in July, had some light turbulence in the middle portion of the flight. Brief and nothing concerning. This route is usually fine.

Business traveler · July

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Beijing to Fukuoka flight turbulent?

The PEK–FUK route typically experiences light turbulence. A very smooth flight with minimal turbulence expected. The turbulence score for this route is 24/100.

When is turbulence worst on PEK to FUK?

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 PEK to FUK?

Wing seats are always the smoothest. On a Boeing 737 (186 seats) (the most common aircraft on this route), that's rows 14–22. Avoid the very rear of the aircraft — it amplifies turbulence motion.

How long is the flight from PEK to FUK?

The PEK to FUK flight takes approximately 2h 40m, covering 1,104 miles (960 nautical miles).

Which airlines fly PEK to FUK?

The main airlines operating this route are Air China, ANA, Xiamen Air, flying Boeing 737 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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