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SIN to PER Turbulence Forecast

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

Live forecast
SIN
→
PER
Singapore · Perth · 5h 0m
35
Turb Score
5h 0m
Duration
2,091 nm
Distance
37,000 ft
Cruise Alt.
Light
Typical
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Typical turbulence along the route

Historical average pattern for SIN–PER

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About the SIN–PER route

The Singapore to Perth 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 Qantas, Singapore Airlines on Boeing 787 aircraft, with flights typically cruising at 37,000 feet over a distance of 2,407 miles (2,091 nautical miles).

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

Turbulence levels on SIN–PER

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–PER

Turbulence by month

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Best seat on SIN–PER

Boeing 787 (236 seats)

Front
Rows 1–25
Light
✓ Wing
Rows 26–38
Smoothest
Rear
Rows 39+
Rougher
Wing seats are over the center of gravity — least affected by turbulence.

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Passenger Reports

Kids barely noticed the turbulence — just some mild bumps over the subcontinent. Seatbelt sign was on and off a couple times. Nothing dramatic.
Parent traveling with kids · June
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 · February
The 5h 0m flight had some light shaking around the halfway point. Nothing spilled, nobody panicked. Just normal flying.
Leisure traveler · January
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Frequently asked questions

Is the Singapore to Perth flight turbulent?
The SIN–PER route typically experiences light turbulence. Light turbulence may occur — mostly smooth with occasional bumps. The turbulence score for this route is 35/100.
When is turbulence worst on SIN to PER?
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 SIN to PER?
Wing seats are always the smoothest. On a Boeing 787 (236 seats) (the most common aircraft on this route), that's rows 26–38. Avoid the very rear of the aircraft — it amplifies turbulence motion.
How long is the flight from SIN to PER?
The SIN to PER flight takes approximately 5h 0m, covering 2,407 miles (2,091 nautical miles).
Which airlines fly SIN to PER?
The main airlines operating this route are Qantas, Singapore Airlines, flying 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