MAO to BSB Turbulence Forecast

Is the Manaus to Brasília flight turbulent? Live forecast & historical patterns.

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MAO
BSB
Manaus · Brasília · 3h 10m
22.7
Turb Score
3h 10m
Duration
1,052 nm
Distance
35,000 ft
Cruise Alt.
Smooth
Typical
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Typical turbulence along the route

Historical average pattern for MAO–BSB

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About the MAO–BSB route

The Manaus to Brasília route crosses the North Atlantic, where the jet stream is the primary source of turbulence. Flying at 35,000 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 LATAM, Avianca, Copa Airlines on Airbus A320 · Boeing 737 aircraft, with flights typically cruising at 35,000 feet over a distance of 1,211 miles (1,052 nautical miles).

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

Manaus to Brasília Flight Time

How long is the flight from MAO to BSB?

3h 10m
Flight Time
1,211 mi
Distance
35,000 ft
Cruising Altitude
Airbus A320
Aircraft

The Manaus (MAO) to Brasília (BSB) flight takes approximately 3h 10m, covering 1,211 miles (1,052 nautical miles) at 35,000 feet. The route is operated by LATAM, Avianca, Copa Airlines. Return flights (BSB to MAO) take a similar time, though westbound transatlantic and transpacific routes are typically 30–60 minutes longer due to headwinds.

Turbulence levels on MAO–BSB

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 MAO–BSB

Turbulence by month

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Best seat on MAO–BSB

Airbus A320

Front
Rows 1–9
Light
✓ Wing
Rows 10–20
Smoothest
Rear
Rows 21+
Rougher
Wing seats are over the center of gravity — least affected by turbulence.

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Passenger Reports

Totally smooth March flight. The seatbelt sign came on once briefly on the Andes crossing but nothing actually happened. Great trip.
Leisure traveler · March
Was nervous about this flight but honestly didn't need to be. Smooth the whole way, the 3h 10m went by fast.
First-time passenger · October
Fly this route pretty regularly for work. Most of the time it's smooth — January was completely fine, not a bump worth mentioning.
Business traveler · January
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Frequently asked questions

Is the Manaus to Brasília flight turbulent?
The MAO–BSB route typically experiences smooth turbulence. The turbulence score for this route is 22.7/100.
When is turbulence worst on MAO to BSB?
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 MAO to BSB?
Wing seats are always the smoothest. On a Airbus A320 (the most common aircraft on this route), that's rows 10–20. Avoid the very rear of the aircraft — it amplifies turbulence motion.
How long is the flight from MAO to BSB?
The MAO to BSB flight takes approximately 3h 10m, covering 1,211 miles (1,052 nautical miles).
Which airlines fly MAO to BSB?
The main airlines operating this route are LATAM, Avianca, Copa Airlines, flying Airbus A320 · Boeing 737 aircraft.

Data Sources

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