CLT to CNX Turbulence Forecast

Is the Charlotte to Chiang Mai flight turbulent? Live forecast & historical patterns.

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CLT
CNX
Charlotte · Chiang Mai · 17h 00m
29.1
Turb Score
17h 00m
Duration
7,566 nm
Distance
37,000 ft
Cruise Alt.
Light
Typical
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Typical turbulence along the route

Historical average pattern for CLT–CNX

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About the CLT–CNX route

The Charlotte to Chiang Mai route spans the Pacific Ocean — one of the longest commercial flight paths in the world at 8,707 miles. The Pacific jet stream creates moderate turbulence, typically around 3–7 hours into the flight. The sheer length of the route means passengers experience varying conditions: calm stretches punctuated by bumpy patches.

The route is served by United, American Airlines, Delta on Boeing 777-300ER · Boeing 787-9 aircraft, with flights typically cruising at 37,000 feet over a distance of 8,707 miles (7,566 nautical miles).

💡 Tip: Long flight — turbulence varies throughout. Wing seats significantly reduce motion.

Charlotte to Chiang Mai Flight Time

How long is the flight from CLT to CNX?

17h 00m
Flight Time
8,707 mi
Distance
37,000 ft
Cruising Altitude
Boeing 777-300ER
Aircraft

The Charlotte (CLT) to Chiang Mai (CNX) flight takes approximately 17h 00m, covering 8,707 miles (7,566 nautical miles) at 37,000 feet. The route is operated by United, American Airlines, Delta. Return flights (CNX to CLT) take a similar time, though westbound transatlantic and transpacific routes are typically 30–60 minutes longer due to headwinds.

Turbulence levels on CLT–CNX

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 CLT–CNX

Turbulence by month

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Best seat on CLT–CNX

Boeing 777-300ER

Front
Rows 1–21
Light
✓ Wing
Rows 22–42
Smoothest
Rear
Rows 43+
Rougher
Wing seats are over the center of gravity — least affected by turbulence.

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Passenger Reports

The 17h 00m flight had some light shaking around the halfway point. Nothing spilled, nobody panicked. Just normal flying.
Leisure traveler · April
A few bumpy patches somewhere over the ocean, lasted maybe half an hour total. Drink service was paused briefly. Not unusual for this time of year.
Frequent flyer · October
Some light chop somewhere over the ocean — seatbelt sign came on for maybe 20 minutes but nothing to worry about. Typical for this route in January.
Regular traveler · January
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Frequently asked questions

Is the Charlotte to Chiang Mai flight turbulent?
The CLT–CNX route typically experiences light turbulence. The turbulence score for this route is 29.1/100.
When is turbulence worst on CLT to CNX?
Long flight — turbulence varies throughout. Wing seats significantly reduce motion. Check the turbulence chart above for the typical pattern along this specific route.
Which seat is smoothest on CLT to CNX?
Wing seats are always the smoothest. On a Boeing 777-300ER (the most common aircraft on this route), that's rows 22–42. Avoid the very rear of the aircraft — it amplifies turbulence motion.
How long is the flight from CLT to CNX?
The CLT to CNX flight takes approximately 17h 00m, covering 8,707 miles (7,566 nautical miles).
Which airlines fly CLT to CNX?
The main airlines operating this route are United, American Airlines, Delta, flying Boeing 777-300ER · Boeing 787-9 aircraft.

Data Sources

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