MDE to EZE Turbulence Forecast
Is the Medellín to Buenos Aires flight turbulent? Live forecast & historical patterns.
Typical turbulence along the route
Historical average pattern for MDE–EZE
About the MDE–EZE route
The Medellín to Buenos Aires 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 LATAM, Avianca, Copa Airlines on Boeing 757 · Airbus A330 aircraft, with flights typically cruising at 37,000 feet over a distance of 3,038 miles (2,640 nautical miles).
💡 Tip: Turbulence peaks mid-flight over the Atlantic. First and last hour are usually smooth.
Medellín to Buenos Aires Flight Time
How long is the flight from MDE to EZE?
The Medellín (MDE) to Buenos Aires (EZE) flight takes approximately 6h 30m, covering 3,038 miles (2,640 nautical miles) at 37,000 feet. The route is operated by LATAM, Avianca, Copa Airlines. Return flights (EZE to MDE) take a similar time, though westbound transatlantic and transpacific routes are typically 30–60 minutes longer due to headwinds.
Turbulence levels on MDE–EZE
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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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