MDW to CNX Turbulence Forecast

Is the Chicago to Chiang Mai flight turbulent? Live forecast & historical patterns.

Live forecast
MDW
CNX
Chicago · Chiang Mai · 16h 10m
30.2
Turb Score
16h 10m
Duration
7,152 nm
Distance
37,000 ft
Cruise Alt.
Light
Typical
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Typical turbulence along the route

Historical average pattern for MDW–CNX

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About the MDW–CNX route

The Chicago to Chiang Mai route spans the Pacific Ocean — one of the longest commercial flight paths in the world at 8,230 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 8,230 miles (7,152 nautical miles).

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

Chicago to Chiang Mai Flight Time

How long is the flight from MDW to CNX?

16h 10m
Flight Time
8,230 mi
Distance
37,000 ft
Cruising Altitude
Boeing 777-300ER
Aircraft

The Chicago (MDW) to Chiang Mai (CNX) flight takes approximately 16h 10m, covering 8,230 miles (7,152 nautical miles) at 37,000 feet. The route is operated by United, American Airlines, Delta. Return flights (CNX to MDW) take a similar time, though westbound transatlantic and transpacific routes are typically 30–60 minutes longer due to headwinds.

Turbulence levels on MDW–CNX

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 MDW–CNX

Turbulence by month

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Best seat on MDW–CNX

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

Some light chop crossing the dateline — seatbelt sign came on for maybe 20 minutes but nothing to worry about. Typical for this route in April.
Regular traveler · April
A few bumpy patches over the North Pacific, lasted maybe half an hour total. Drink service was paused briefly. Not unusual for this time of year.
Frequent flyer · November
Kids barely noticed the turbulence — just some mild bumps somewhere over the ocean. Seatbelt sign was on and off a couple times. Nothing dramatic.
Parent traveling with kids · January
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Frequently asked questions

Is the Chicago to Chiang Mai flight turbulent?
The MDW–CNX route typically experiences light turbulence. The turbulence score for this route is 30.2/100.
When is turbulence worst on MDW to CNX?
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 MDW to CNX?
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 MDW to CNX?
The MDW to CNX flight takes approximately 16h 10m, covering 8,230 miles (7,152 nautical miles).
Which airlines fly MDW to CNX?
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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