MIA to DPS Turbulence Forecast

Is the Miami to Bali flight turbulent? Live forecast & historical patterns.

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MIA
DPS
Miami · Bali · 20h 55m
33.8
Turb Score
20h 55m
Duration
9,456 nm
Distance
37,000 ft
Cruise Alt.
Light
Typical
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Typical turbulence along the route

Historical average pattern for MIA–DPS

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About the MIA–DPS route

The Miami to Bali route spans the Pacific Ocean — one of the longest commercial flight paths in the world at 10,882 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 10,882 miles (9,456 nautical miles).

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

Miami to Bali Flight Time

How long is the flight from MIA to DPS?

20h 55m
Flight Time
10,882 mi
Distance
37,000 ft
Cruising Altitude
Boeing 777-300ER
Aircraft

The Miami (MIA) to Bali (DPS) flight takes approximately 20h 55m, covering 10,882 miles (9,456 nautical miles) at 37,000 feet. The route is operated by United, American Airlines, Delta. Return flights (DPS to MIA) take a similar time, though westbound transatlantic and transpacific routes are typically 30–60 minutes longer due to headwinds.

Turbulence levels on MIA–DPS

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 MIA–DPS

Turbulence by month

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Best seat on MIA–DPS

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 crossing the dateline. Seatbelt sign was on and off a couple times. Nothing dramatic.
Parent traveling with kids · April
Some light chop over the North Pacific — seatbelt sign came on for maybe 20 minutes but nothing to worry about. Typical for this route in November.
Regular traveler · November
The 20h 55m flight had some light shaking around the halfway point. Nothing spilled, nobody panicked. Just normal flying.
Leisure traveler · January
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Frequently asked questions

Is the Miami to Bali flight turbulent?
The MIA–DPS route typically experiences light turbulence. The turbulence score for this route is 33.8/100.
When is turbulence worst on MIA to DPS?
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 MIA to DPS?
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 MIA to DPS?
The MIA to DPS flight takes approximately 20h 55m, covering 10,882 miles (9,456 nautical miles).
Which airlines fly MIA to DPS?
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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