VCP to POA Turbulence Forecast

Is the Campinas to Porto Alegre flight turbulent? Live forecast & historical patterns.

Live forecast
VCP
POA
Campinas · Porto Alegre · 1h 45m
33.8
Turb Score
1h 45m
Duration
473 nm
Distance
33,000 ft
Cruise Alt.
Light
Typical
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Typical turbulence along the route

Historical average pattern for VCP–POA

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About the VCP–POA route

The Campinas to Porto Alegre route crosses the North Atlantic, where the jet stream is the primary source of turbulence. Flying at 33,000 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 LATAM, Avianca, Copa Airlines on Airbus A320 · Boeing 737 aircraft, with flights typically cruising at 33,000 feet over a distance of 544 miles (473 nautical miles).

💡 Tip: Turbulence peaks mid-flight over the Atlantic. First and last hour are usually smooth.

Campinas to Porto Alegre Flight Time

How long is the flight from VCP to POA?

1h 45m
Flight Time
544 mi
Distance
33,000 ft
Cruising Altitude
Airbus A320
Aircraft

The Campinas (VCP) to Porto Alegre (POA) flight takes approximately 1h 45m, covering 544 miles (473 nautical miles) at 33,000 feet. The route is operated by LATAM, Avianca, Copa Airlines. Return flights (POA to VCP) take a similar time, though westbound transatlantic and transpacific routes are typically 30–60 minutes longer due to headwinds.

Turbulence levels on VCP–POA

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 VCP–POA

Turbulence by month

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Best seat on VCP–POA

Airbus A320

Front
Rows 1–9
Light
✓ Wing
Rows 10–20
Smoothest
Rear
Rows 21+
Rougher
Wing seats are over the center of gravity — least affected by turbulence.

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Passenger Reports

A few bumpy patches on the Andes crossing, lasted maybe half an hour total. Drink service was paused briefly. Not unusual for this time of year.
Frequent flyer · March
Kids barely noticed the turbulence — just some mild bumps over the mountains. Seatbelt sign was on and off a couple times. Nothing dramatic.
Parent traveling with kids · May
The 1h 45m 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 Campinas to Porto Alegre flight turbulent?
The VCP–POA route typically experiences light turbulence. The turbulence score for this route is 33.8/100.
When is turbulence worst on VCP to POA?
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 VCP to POA?
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 VCP to POA?
The VCP to POA flight takes approximately 1h 45m, covering 544 miles (473 nautical miles).
Which airlines fly VCP to POA?
The main airlines operating this route are LATAM, Avianca, Copa Airlines, flying Airbus A320 · Boeing 737 aircraft.

Data Sources

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