SIN to CMB Turbulence Forecast

Is the Singapore to Colombo flight turbulent? Live forecast & historical patterns.

Live forecast
SIN
CMB
Singapore · Colombo · 3h 42m
3
Turb Score
3h 42m
Duration
1,545 nm
Distance
37,000 ft
Cruise Alt.
Light
Typical
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Typical turbulence along the route

Historical average pattern for SIN–CMB

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About the SIN–CMB route

The Singapore to Colombo route heads southeast over Europe and the Middle East, covering 1,778 miles at 37,000 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 SriLankan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Scoot on Airbus A330 · Boeing 787 aircraft, with flights typically cruising at 37,000 feet over a distance of 1,778 miles (1,545 nautical miles).

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

Turbulence levels on SIN–CMB

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 SIN–CMB

Turbulence by month

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Best seat on SIN–CMB

Airbus A330-300

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 Singapore to Colombo flight turbulent?
The SIN–CMB route typically experiences light turbulence. A very smooth flight with minimal turbulence expected. The turbulence score for this route is 3/100.
When is turbulence worst on SIN to CMB?
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 SIN to CMB?
Wing seats are always the smoothest. On a Airbus A330-300 (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 SIN to CMB?
The SIN to CMB flight takes approximately 3h 42m, covering 1,778 miles (1,545 nautical miles).
Which airlines fly SIN to CMB?
The main airlines operating this route are SriLankan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Scoot, flying Airbus A330 · Boeing 787 aircraft.

Data Sources

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