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SGN to LHR Turbulence Forecast

Is the Ho Chi Minh City to London flight turbulent? Live forecast & historical patterns.

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Ho Chi Minh City · London · 11h 30m
11
Turb Score
11h 30m
Duration
5,940 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Alt.
Moderate
Typical
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Typical turbulence along the route

Historical average pattern for SGN–LHR

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About the SGN–LHR route

The Ho Chi Minh City to London route heads southeast over Europe and the Middle East, covering 6,838 miles at 39,000 feet. This corridor is generally smooth — turbulence is most common over the Alps and occasionally over the Zagros Mountains in Iran. The approach into Dubai crosses dry, stable desert air which is typically calm.

The route is served by Vietnam Airlines, British Airways on Boeing 787 · Airbus A350 aircraft, with flights typically cruising at 39,000 feet over a distance of 6,838 miles (5,940 nautical miles).

💡 Tip: Generally smooth. Mountain ranges over Europe/Iran can cause brief turbulence.

Turbulence levels on SGN–LHR

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 SGN–LHR

Turbulence by month

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Best seat on SGN–LHR

Boeing 787-9

Front
Rows 1–20
Light
✓ Wing
Rows 21-32
Smoothest
Rear
Rows 33+
Rougher
Wing seats are over the center of gravity — least affected by turbulence.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Ho Chi Minh City to London flight turbulent?
The SGN–LHR route typically experiences moderate turbulence. A very smooth flight with minimal turbulence expected. The turbulence score for this route is 11/100.
When is turbulence worst on SGN to LHR?
Generally smooth. Mountain ranges over Europe/Iran can cause brief turbulence. Check the turbulence chart above for the typical pattern along this specific route.
Which seat is smoothest on SGN to LHR?
Wing seats are always the smoothest. On a Boeing 787-9 (the most common aircraft on this route), that's rows 21-32. Avoid the very rear of the aircraft — it amplifies turbulence motion.
How long is the flight from SGN to LHR?
The SGN to LHR flight takes approximately 11h 30m, covering 6,838 miles (5,940 nautical miles).
Which airlines fly SGN to LHR?
The main airlines operating this route are Vietnam Airlines, British Airways, flying Boeing 787 · Airbus A350 aircraft.

Data Sources

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