While turbulence is a common part of air travel, there are some flight routes that experience it more than others. Turbulence tracker site Turbli.com analyzed more than 10,000 routes that connect the world’s 550 largest airports. And according to the analysis, here are some of the most turbulent flight paths.

Mendoza to Santiago – Argentina to Chile

Topping the list is the short flight between Mendoza, Argentina and Santiago, Chile. The route crosses the Andes, one of the most rugged mountain ranges in the world. The tour begins in Argentina’s Mendoza region, famous for its wines and olive oil. It then flies west over the Andes to Chile’s capital, Santiago, which lies in a valley surrounded by snowy Andean peaks.

Cordoba to Santiago – Argentina The flight from Cordoba to Santiago in Chile is another turbulent journey. Similar to the Mendoza-Santiago route, this flight also flies over the Andes. However the level of unrest is slightly less here.

Kathmandu to Lhasa – Nepal to Tibet

This is one of the most turbulent routes in Asia. The 571 kilometer long route passes through the Himalayas, home to some of the world’s highest peaks. This is also the main reason for the unrest here.

Kathmandu to Paro – Nepal to Bhutan

The flight between Kathmandu, Nepal and Paro, Bhutan is another turbulent route. It flies over high mountains – thus having strong wings.

Nice from Geneva – France to Switzerland

In Europe, flying from Nice to Geneva faces considerable turbulence. This route flies over the Alps – making it subject to strong winds.

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