SYX to HAK Turbulence Forecast
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Typical turbulence along the route
Historical average pattern for SYX–HAK
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About the SYX–HAK route
The Sanya to Haikou route crosses the North Atlantic, where the jet stream is the primary source of turbulence. Flying at 29,000 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 Air China, China Eastern, China Southern on Airbus A320 · Boeing 737 aircraft,
with flights typically cruising at 29,000 feet over a distance of 132 miles (115 nautical miles).
💡 Tip: Turbulence peaks mid-flight over the Atlantic. First and last hour are usually smooth.
Sanya to Haikou Flight Time
How long is the flight from SYX to HAK?
29,000 ft
Cruising Altitude
The Sanya (SYX) to Haikou (HAK) flight takes approximately 1h 00m,
covering 132 miles (115 nautical miles) at 29,000 feet.
The route is operated by Air China, China Eastern, China Southern.
Return flights (HAK to SYX) take a similar time, though westbound transatlantic and transpacific routes are typically 30–60 minutes longer due to headwinds.
Turbulence levels on SYX–HAK
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 SYX–HAK
Turbulence by month
Best seat on SYX–HAK
Airbus A320
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Rows 10–20
Smoothest
Wing seats are over the center of gravity — least affected by turbulence.
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Passenger Reports
Some light chop mid-flight — 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 subcontinent, lasted maybe half an hour total. Drink service was paused briefly. Not unusual for this time of year.
Frequent flyer · August
Flew Sanya–Haikou 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 Sanya to Haikou flight turbulent?
The SYX–HAK route typically experiences light turbulence. The turbulence score for this route is 35.2/100.
When is turbulence worst on SYX to HAK?
Turbulence peaks mid-flight over the Atlantic. First and last hour are usually smooth. Check the turbulence chart above for the typical pattern along this specific route.
Which seat is smoothest on SYX to HAK?
Wing seats are always the smoothest. On a Airbus A320 (the most common aircraft on this route), that's rows 10–20. Avoid the very rear of the aircraft — it amplifies turbulence motion.
How long is the flight from SYX to HAK?
The SYX to HAK flight takes approximately 1h 00m, covering 132 miles (115 nautical miles).
Which airlines fly SYX to HAK?
The main airlines operating this route are Air China, China Eastern, China Southern, flying Airbus A320 · Boeing 737 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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