YUL to PEK Turbulence Forecast

Is the Montréal to Beijing flight turbulent? Live forecast & historical patterns.

Live forecast
YUL
PEK
Montréal · Beijing · 13h 00m
47.1
Turb Score
13h 00m
Duration
5,641 nm
Distance
37,000 ft
Cruise Alt.
Moderate
Typical
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Typical turbulence along the route

Historical average pattern for YUL–PEK

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About the YUL–PEK route

The Montréal to Beijing route spans the Pacific Ocean — one of the longest commercial flight paths in the world at 6,492 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 · Airbus A350 aircraft, with flights typically cruising at 37,000 feet over a distance of 6,492 miles (5,641 nautical miles).

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

Montréal to Beijing Flight Time

How long is the flight from YUL to PEK?

13h 00m
Flight Time
6,492 mi
Distance
37,000 ft
Cruising Altitude
Boeing 777
Aircraft

The Montréal (YUL) to Beijing (PEK) flight takes approximately 13h 00m, covering 6,492 miles (5,641 nautical miles) at 37,000 feet. The route is operated by United, American Airlines, Delta. Return flights (PEK to YUL) take a similar time, though westbound transatlantic and transpacific routes are typically 30–60 minutes longer due to headwinds.

Turbulence levels on YUL–PEK

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 YUL–PEK

Turbulence by month

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Best seat on YUL–PEK

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.

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Passenger Reports

Moderate turbulence crossing the dateline — the kind where you're glad you kept your seatbelt on. Lasted about 30-40 minutes, then smoothed out. I've had worse on transatlantic routes.
Frequent flyer · April
Rough patch somewhere over the ocean in October — drinks went everywhere on the row behind me. Probably 45 minutes of actual turbulence. Nothing dangerous but definitely uncomfortable.
Business traveler · October
More turbulent than I expected. The somewhere over the ocean section was pretty rough — overhead bins rattling, some gasps from other passengers. Died down before landing.
Leisure traveler · January
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Frequently asked questions

Is the Montréal to Beijing flight turbulent?
The YUL–PEK route typically experiences moderate turbulence. The turbulence score for this route is 47.1/100.
When is turbulence worst on YUL to PEK?
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 YUL to PEK?
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 YUL to PEK?
The YUL to PEK flight takes approximately 13h 00m, covering 6,492 miles (5,641 nautical miles).
Which airlines fly YUL to PEK?
The main airlines operating this route are United, American Airlines, Delta, flying Boeing 777 · Airbus A350 aircraft.

Data Sources

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