CPT to CMN Turbulence Forecast

Is the Cape Town to Casablanca flight turbulent? Live forecast & historical patterns.

Live forecast
CPT
CMN
Cape Town · Casablanca · 10h 15m
22.1
Turb Score
10h 15m
Duration
4,304 nm
Distance
37,000 ft
Cruise Alt.
Smooth
Typical
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Typical turbulence along the route

Historical average pattern for CPT–CMN

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About the CPT–CMN route

The Cape Town to Casablanca 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 Emirates, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa on Boeing 777 · Airbus A350 aircraft, with flights typically cruising at 37,000 feet over a distance of 4,953 miles (4,304 nautical miles).

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

Cape Town to Casablanca Flight Time

How long is the flight from CPT to CMN?

10h 15m
Flight Time
4,953 mi
Distance
37,000 ft
Cruising Altitude
Boeing 777
Aircraft

The Cape Town (CPT) to Casablanca (CMN) flight takes approximately 10h 15m, covering 4,953 miles (4,304 nautical miles) at 37,000 feet. The route is operated by Emirates, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa. Return flights (CMN to CPT) take a similar time, though westbound transatlantic and transpacific routes are typically 30–60 minutes longer due to headwinds.

Turbulence levels on CPT–CMN

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 CPT–CMN

Turbulence by month

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Best seat on CPT–CMN

Boeing 777

Front
Rows 1–19
Light
✓ Wing
Rows 20–38
Smoothest
Rear
Rows 39+
Rougher
Wing seats are over the center of gravity — least affected by turbulence.

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Passenger Reports

I always expect the worst on longer flights but this one surprised me. Very little turbulence, only a few small bumps on descent. Manageable even for me.
Nervous flyer · April
Was nervous about this flight but honestly didn't need to be. Smooth the whole way, the 10h 15m went by fast.
First-time passenger · March
Did Cape Town to Casablanca last January and it was genuinely one of the smoothest long-haul flights I've had. Barely any movement the whole way.
Frequent flyer · January
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Frequently asked questions

Is the Cape Town to Casablanca flight turbulent?
The CPT–CMN route typically experiences smooth turbulence. The turbulence score for this route is 22.1/100.
When is turbulence worst on CPT to CMN?
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 CPT to CMN?
Wing seats are always the smoothest. On a Boeing 777 (the most common aircraft on this route), that's rows 20–38. Avoid the very rear of the aircraft — it amplifies turbulence motion.
How long is the flight from CPT to CMN?
The CPT to CMN flight takes approximately 10h 15m, covering 4,953 miles (4,304 nautical miles).
Which airlines fly CPT to CMN?
The main airlines operating this route are Emirates, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, flying Boeing 777 · Airbus A350 aircraft.

Data Sources

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