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Flight NH10

NH10 Turbulence ForecastAll Nippon Airways · JFKHND

About flight NH10

Airline
All Nippon Airways (NH)
Route
JFKHND
Typical Aircraft
B777
Distance
10,875 km
Duration
13h 09m
Cruise Altitude
FL410

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All Nippon Airways NH10 flies the mountain-wave sensitive route from New York to Tokyo. Conditions change hour to hour - view the live forecast for your departure date.

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Turbulence on the JFKHND route

The route crosses mid-latitudes where the polar jet can influence flight conditions, though exposure is shorter than on genuine long-haul crossings. The route crosses or passes near the Japanese Alps, which can generate mountain-wave turbulence downwind when upper-level winds are strong.

Calmest season: Late spring to early autumn (May-September). This corridor is most turbulent in the northern winter (Nov-Mar), when the jet stream is strongest and sits closer to the route. Wind flowing over the Japanese Alps can generate mountain-wave turbulence that extends hundreds of kilometres downwind - most pronounced in the northern winter (Nov-Mar), when upper-level winds are strongest.

Full JFK to HND route guide

Frequently asked questions

Is NH10 usually a bumpy flight?

All Nippon Airways NH10 operates between JFK and HND. Whether it’s bumpy depends on the day’s weather - Turbcast pulls live NOAA aviation-grade data so you can check the actual forecast for your departure date rather than relying on averages.

What aircraft does NH10 use?

NH10 is typically operated by the B777. Aircraft swaps happen - confirm with your booking before flying.

How long is the JFK to HND flight?

Approximately 13h 09m direct, covering 10,875 km at a typical cruise of FL410.

When does NH10 have the smoothest weather?

Historically calmest during Late spring to early autumn (May-September). Forecast accuracy improves as you get closer to departure - within 48 hours the NOAA WAFS model is at peak skill.

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