PHL to DAD Turbulence Forecast
Is the Philadelphia to Da Nang flight turbulent? Live forecast & historical patterns.
Philadelphia · Da Nang · 16h 45m
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Typical turbulence along the route
Historical average pattern for PHL–DAD
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About the PHL–DAD route
The Philadelphia to Da Nang route spans the Pacific Ocean — one of the longest commercial flight paths in the world at 8,568 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 8,568 miles (7,445 nautical miles).
💡 Tip: Long flight — turbulence varies throughout. Wing seats significantly reduce motion.
Philadelphia to Da Nang Flight Time
How long is the flight from PHL to DAD?
37,000 ft
Cruising Altitude
Boeing 777-300ER
Aircraft
The Philadelphia (PHL) to Da Nang (DAD) flight takes approximately 16h 45m,
covering 8,568 miles (7,445 nautical miles) at 37,000 feet.
The route is operated by United, American Airlines, Delta.
Return flights (DAD 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–DAD
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–DAD
Turbulence by month
Best seat on PHL–DAD
Boeing 777-300ER
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Rows 22–42
Smoothest
Wing seats are over the center of gravity — least affected by turbulence.
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Passenger Reports
The 16h 45m flight had some light shaking around the halfway point. Nothing spilled, nobody panicked. Just normal flying.
Leisure traveler · April
Kids barely noticed the turbulence — just some mild bumps over the Pacific. Seatbelt sign was on and off a couple times. Nothing dramatic.
Parent traveling with kids · March
Flew Philadelphia–Da Nang 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
Frequently asked questions
Is the Philadelphia to Da Nang flight turbulent?
The PHL–DAD route typically experiences light turbulence. The turbulence score for this route is 37.5/100.
When is turbulence worst on PHL to DAD?
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 DAD?
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 DAD?
The PHL to DAD flight takes approximately 16h 45m, covering 8,568 miles (7,445 nautical miles).
Which airlines fly PHL to DAD?
The main airlines operating this route are United, American Airlines, Delta, flying Boeing 777-300ER · Boeing 787-9 aircraft.
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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