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PEK to KIX Turbulence Forecast

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

Live forecast
PEK
→
KIX
Beijing · Osaka · 3h 20m
28
Turb Score
3h 20m
Duration
1,177 nm
Distance
37,000 ft
Cruise Alt.
Light
Typical
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Typical turbulence along the route

Historical average pattern for PEK–KIX

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About the PEK–KIX route

The Beijing to Osaka 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 China, ANA, China Southern on Boeing 737 · Airbus A320 aircraft, with flights typically cruising at 37,000 feet over a distance of 1,354 miles (1,177 nautical miles).

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

Turbulence levels on PEK–KIX

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–KIX

Turbulence by month

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Best seat on PEK–KIX

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

Flew Beijing–Osaka in April, had some light turbulence in the middle portion of the flight. Brief and nothing concerning. This route is usually fine.
Business traveler · April
The 3h 20m flight had some light shaking around the halfway point. Nothing spilled, nobody panicked. Just normal flying.
Leisure traveler · April
A few bumpy patches over the subcontinent, lasted maybe half an hour total. Drink service was paused briefly. Not unusual for this time of year.
Frequent flyer · July
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Frequently asked questions

Is the Beijing to Osaka flight turbulent?
The PEK–KIX route typically experiences light turbulence. A very smooth flight with minimal turbulence expected. The turbulence score for this route is 28/100.
When is turbulence worst on PEK to KIX?
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 KIX?
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 KIX?
The PEK to KIX flight takes approximately 3h 20m, covering 1,354 miles (1,177 nautical miles).
Which airlines fly PEK to KIX?
The main airlines operating this route are Air China, ANA, China Southern, flying Boeing 737 · Airbus A320 aircraft.

Data Sources

Scores represent typical conditions. Actual turbulence varies daily. For real-time forecasts, use the Turbulence Forecast app. · About our data