CLT to DAD Turbulence Forecast
Is the Charlotte to Da Nang flight turbulent? Live forecast & historical patterns.
Charlotte · Da Nang · 17h 15m
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Typical turbulence along the route
Historical average pattern for CLT–DAD
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About the CLT–DAD route
The Charlotte to Da Nang route spans the Pacific Ocean — one of the longest commercial flight paths in the world at 8,845 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 8,845 miles (7,686 nautical miles).
💡 Tip: Long flight — turbulence varies throughout. Wing seats significantly reduce motion.
Charlotte to Da Nang Flight Time
How long is the flight from CLT to DAD?
37,000 ft
Cruising Altitude
Boeing 777-300ER
Aircraft
The Charlotte (CLT) to Da Nang (DAD) flight takes approximately 17h 15m,
covering 8,845 miles (7,686 nautical miles) at 37,000 feet.
The route is operated by United, American Airlines, Delta.
Return flights (DAD 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–DAD
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–DAD
Turbulence by month
Best seat on CLT–DAD
Boeing 777-300ER
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Rows 22–42
Smoothest
Wing seats are over the center of gravity — least affected by turbulence.
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Passenger Reports
The 17h 15m flight had some light shaking around the halfway point. Nothing spilled, nobody panicked. Just normal flying.
Leisure traveler · April
Some light chop over the North Pacific — seatbelt sign came on for maybe 20 minutes but nothing to worry about. Typical for this route in January.
Regular traveler · January
A few bumpy patches mid-Pacific, lasted maybe half an hour total. Drink service was paused briefly. Not unusual for this time of year.
Frequent flyer · January
Frequently asked questions
Is the Charlotte to Da Nang flight turbulent?
The CLT–DAD route typically experiences light turbulence. The turbulence score for this route is 33.3/100.
When is turbulence worst on CLT to DAD?
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 DAD?
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 DAD?
The CLT to DAD flight takes approximately 17h 15m, covering 8,845 miles (7,686 nautical miles).
Which airlines fly CLT to DAD?
The main airlines operating this route are United, American Airlines, Delta, flying Boeing 777-300ER · Boeing 787-9 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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