WAW to PUS Turbulence Forecast

Is the Warsaw to Busan flight turbulent? Live forecast & historical patterns.

Live forecast
WAW
PUS
Warsaw · Busan · 10h 20m
20.9
Turb Score
10h 20m
Duration
4,354 nm
Distance
37,000 ft
Cruise Alt.
Smooth
Typical
Turbulence Forecast app — WAW to PUS
⚠️ Smooth turbulence today
Get exact timing, altitude & best seat — free
Download free on the App Store ★★★★★ 4.8 · 20K+ reviews Get it on Google Play ★★★★★ 4.8 · 20K+ reviews
★★★★★ 4.8 · 20,000+ reviews · iOS & Android
Scan to download Turbulence Forecast
Scan to get the full forecast ★★★★★ 4.8 · 20,000+ reviews · iOS & Android · Free

Typical turbulence along the route

Historical average pattern for WAW–PUS

Smooth Light Moderate
0h1h2h3h4h5h6h10h 20m
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Heavy

About the WAW–PUS route

The Warsaw to Busan route crosses the North Atlantic, where the jet stream is the primary source of turbulence. Flying at 37,000 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 Emirates, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa on Boeing 777 · Airbus A350 aircraft, with flights typically cruising at 37,000 feet over a distance of 5,010 miles (4,354 nautical miles).

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

Warsaw to Busan Flight Time

How long is the flight from WAW to PUS?

10h 20m
Flight Time
5,010 mi
Distance
37,000 ft
Cruising Altitude
Boeing 777
Aircraft

The Warsaw (WAW) to Busan (PUS) flight takes approximately 10h 20m, covering 5,010 miles (4,354 nautical miles) at 37,000 feet. The route is operated by Emirates, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa. Return flights (PUS to WAW) take a similar time, though westbound transatlantic and transpacific routes are typically 30–60 minutes longer due to headwinds.

Turbulence levels on WAW–PUS

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

Get minute-by-minute timing for your specific flight

Download on the App Store ★★★★★ 4.8 · 20K+ reviews Get it on Google Play ★★★★★ 4.8 · 20K+ reviews

Best time to fly WAW–PUS

Turbulence by month

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Rough

Best seat on WAW–PUS

Boeing 777

Front
Rows 1–19
Light
✓ Wing
Rows 20–38
Smoothest
Rear
Rows 39+
Rougher
Wing seats are over the center of gravity — least affected by turbulence.

What you'll see in the app

Full forecast, live map & seat recommendations

WAW to PUS turbulence forecast app
Flight turbulence tracker
Real-time turbulence map

Similar routes

Other popular routes with turbulence data

See all transatlantic flights →

Related guides

Learn more about flight turbulence

Turbulence Tracker
Track any flight in real time
Best Seat Guide
Which rows feel turbulence least
Turbulence Forecast Map
Global turbulence outlook

Passenger Reports

Fly this route pretty regularly for work. Most of the time it's smooth — April was completely fine, not a bump worth mentioning.
Business traveler · April
Totally smooth July flight. The seatbelt sign came on once briefly over the plains but nothing actually happened. Great trip.
Leisure traveler · July
Was nervous about this flight but honestly didn't need to be. Smooth the whole way, the 10h 20m went by fast.
First-time passenger · January
All WAW routes All PUS routes

Frequently asked questions

Is the Warsaw to Busan flight turbulent?
The WAW–PUS route typically experiences smooth turbulence. The turbulence score for this route is 20.9/100.
When is turbulence worst on WAW to PUS?
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 WAW to PUS?
Wing seats are always the smoothest. On a Boeing 777 (the most common aircraft on this route), that's rows 20–38. Avoid the very rear of the aircraft — it amplifies turbulence motion.
How long is the flight from WAW to PUS?
The WAW to PUS flight takes approximately 10h 20m, covering 5,010 miles (4,354 nautical miles).
Which airlines fly WAW to PUS?
The main airlines operating this route are Emirates, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, flying Boeing 777 · Airbus A350 aircraft.

Data Sources

Scores represent typical conditions. Actual turbulence varies daily. For real-time forecasts, use the Turbulence Forecast app. · About our data