CLT to MNL Turbulence Forecast

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

Live forecast
CLT
MNL
Charlotte · Manila · 17h 00m
35.1
Turb Score
17h 00m
Duration
7,571 nm
Distance
37,000 ft
Cruise Alt.
Light
Typical
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Typical turbulence along the route

Historical average pattern for CLT–MNL

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About the CLT–MNL route

The Charlotte to Manila route spans the Pacific Ocean — one of the longest commercial flight paths in the world at 8,713 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 8,713 miles (7,571 nautical miles).

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

Charlotte to Manila Flight Time

How long is the flight from CLT to MNL?

17h 00m
Flight Time
8,713 mi
Distance
37,000 ft
Cruising Altitude
Boeing 777-300ER
Aircraft

The Charlotte (CLT) to Manila (MNL) flight takes approximately 17h 00m, covering 8,713 miles (7,571 nautical miles) at 37,000 feet. The route is operated by United, American Airlines, Delta. Return flights (MNL 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–MNL

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–MNL

Turbulence by month

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Best seat on CLT–MNL

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

Kids barely noticed the turbulence — just some mild bumps over the Pacific. Seatbelt sign was on and off a couple times. Nothing dramatic.
Parent traveling with kids · April
Flew Charlotte–Manila in September, had some light turbulence in the middle portion of the flight. Brief and nothing concerning. This route is usually fine.
Business traveler · September
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
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Frequently asked questions

Is the Charlotte to Manila flight turbulent?
The CLT–MNL route typically experiences light turbulence. The turbulence score for this route is 35.1/100.
When is turbulence worst on CLT to MNL?
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 MNL?
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 MNL?
The CLT to MNL flight takes approximately 17h 00m, covering 8,713 miles (7,571 nautical miles).
Which airlines fly CLT to MNL?
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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