When is the Seattle to Copenhagen route most turbulent?

Check the monthly chart for exact patterns. Transatlantic and mountain routes are typically roughest in winter (Dec–Mar). Tropical routes peak during monsoon season.

SEA to CPH Turbulence Forecast

Q: Is the Seattle to Copenhagen flight turbulent?

The SEA–CPH route typically experiences moderate turbulence.

Q: Which seat is smoothest on SEA to CPH?

Wing seats are smoothest. On a Boeing 757 · Airbus A330, that's rows 14–24. Avoid the rear of the aircraft.

Q: How long is the flight from SEA to CPH?

The SEA to CPH flight takes approximately 9h 45m, covering 4,853 miles at 37,000 feet.

Is the Seattle to Copenhagen flight turbulent? Live forecast & historical patterns.

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Seattle · Copenhagen · 9h 45m

45.6

Turb Score

9h 45m

Duration

4,217 nm

Distance

37,000 ft

Cruise Alt.

Moderate

Typical

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Typical turbulence along the route

Historical average pattern for SEA–CPH

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About the SEA–CPH route

The Seattle to Copenhagen 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 American Airlines, United, Delta on Boeing 757 · Airbus A330 aircraft, with flights typically cruising at 37,000 feet over a distance of 4,853 miles (4,217 nautical miles).

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

Seattle to Copenhagen Flight Time

How long is the flight from SEA to CPH?

9h 45m

Flight Time

4,853 mi

Distance

37,000 ft

Cruising Altitude

Boeing 757

Aircraft

The Seattle (SEA) to Copenhagen (CPH) flight takes approximately 9h 45m, covering 4,853 miles (4,217 nautical miles) at 37,000 feet. The route is operated by American Airlines, United, Delta. Return flights (CPH to SEA) take a similar time, though westbound transatlantic and transpacific routes are typically 30–60 minutes longer due to headwinds.

Turbulence levels on SEA–CPH

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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Turbulence by month

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Best seat on SEA–CPH

Boeing 757

Front

Rows 1–13

Light

✓ Wing

Rows 14–24

Smoothest

Rear

Rows 25+

Rougher

Wing seats are over the center of gravity — least affected by turbulence.

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Passenger Reports

This was genuinely difficult for me. Real bumps for a long stretch over the Atlantic, seatbelt sign on for what felt like forever. The flight attendants were calm which helped. Got through it.

Nervous flyer · May

Rough patch mid-Atlantic in May — drinks went everywhere on the row behind me. Probably 45 minutes of actual turbulence. Nothing dangerous but definitely uncomfortable.

Business traveler · May

The over the Atlantic section was legitimately rough. I was holding on to the armrests. Lasted maybe 40 minutes. One of the flight attendants had to sit down. Not a fun 9h 45m flight but we landed fine.

Solo traveler · March

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Seattle to Copenhagen flight turbulent?

The SEA–CPH route typically experiences moderate turbulence. The turbulence score for this route is 45.6/100.

When is turbulence worst on SEA to CPH?

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 SEA to CPH?

Wing seats are always the smoothest. On a Boeing 757 (the most common aircraft on this route), that's rows 14–24. Avoid the very rear of the aircraft — it amplifies turbulence motion.

How long is the flight from SEA to CPH?

The SEA to CPH flight takes approximately 9h 45m, covering 4,853 miles (4,217 nautical miles).

Which airlines fly SEA to CPH?

The main airlines operating this route are American Airlines, United, Delta, flying Boeing 757 · Airbus A330 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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