PHL to CGK Turbulence Forecast

Is the Philadelphia to Jakarta flight turbulent? Live forecast & historical patterns.

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PHL
CGK
Philadelphia · Jakarta · 19h 30m
40.7
Turb Score
19h 30m
Duration
8,778 nm
Distance
37,000 ft
Cruise Alt.
Light
Typical
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Typical turbulence along the route

Historical average pattern for PHL–CGK

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About the PHL–CGK route

The Philadelphia to Jakarta route spans the Pacific Ocean — one of the longest commercial flight paths in the world at 10,102 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 10,102 miles (8,778 nautical miles).

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

Philadelphia to Jakarta Flight Time

How long is the flight from PHL to CGK?

19h 30m
Flight Time
10,102 mi
Distance
37,000 ft
Cruising Altitude
Boeing 777-300ER
Aircraft

The Philadelphia (PHL) to Jakarta (CGK) flight takes approximately 19h 30m, covering 10,102 miles (8,778 nautical miles) at 37,000 feet. The route is operated by United, American Airlines, Delta. Return flights (CGK to PHL) take a similar time, though westbound transatlantic and transpacific routes are typically 30–60 minutes longer due to headwinds.

Turbulence levels on PHL–CGK

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 PHL–CGK

Turbulence by month

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Best seat on PHL–CGK

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

A few bumpy patches mid-Pacific, lasted maybe half an hour total. Drink service was paused briefly. Not unusual for this time of year.
Frequent flyer · April
The 19h 30m flight had some light shaking around the halfway point. Nothing spilled, nobody panicked. Just normal flying.
Leisure traveler · September
Flew Philadelphia–Jakarta in January, had some light turbulence in the middle portion of the flight. Brief and nothing concerning. This route is usually fine.
Business traveler · January
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Frequently asked questions

Is the Philadelphia to Jakarta flight turbulent?
The PHL–CGK route typically experiences light turbulence. The turbulence score for this route is 40.7/100.
When is turbulence worst on PHL to CGK?
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 PHL to CGK?
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 PHL to CGK?
The PHL to CGK flight takes approximately 19h 30m, covering 10,102 miles (8,778 nautical miles).
Which airlines fly PHL to CGK?
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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