SAN to MDL Turbulence Forecast
Is the San Diego to Mandalay flight turbulent? Live forecast & historical patterns.
Typical turbulence along the route
Historical average pattern for SAN–MDL
About the SAN–MDL route
The San Diego to Mandalay 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 Myanmar National Airlines, AirAsia on Airbus A319 · ATR 72 aircraft, with flights typically cruising at 35,000 feet over a distance of 8,085 miles (7,026 nautical miles).
💡 Tip: Turbulence peaks mid-flight over the Atlantic. First and last hour are usually smooth.
San Diego to Mandalay Flight Time
How long is the flight from SAN to MDL?
The San Diego (SAN) to Mandalay (MDL) flight takes approximately 15h 35m, covering 8,085 miles (7,026 nautical miles) at 35,000 feet. The route is operated by Myanmar National Airlines, AirAsia. Return flights (MDL to SAN) take a similar time, though westbound transatlantic and transpacific routes are typically 30–60 minutes longer due to headwinds.
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Airbus A319
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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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