Are Flights Smoother over Water?

Is it smoother flying over water?

He also advises that routes over water generally suffer less air turbulence than over land, however there can be turbulence when crossing the Atlantic due to the jet-stream as well as some other ocean areas including the west coast of southern Africa and the Indian Ocean between India and Myanmar/Malaysia.

Where is the smoothest flight?

Sitting at the point where both the plane's lift and center of gravity meet—and forces are pushing both up and down equally on the plane —usually ensures the smoothest ride. Another rule to fly by: Anything over or a bit forward from the wing will be more stable than anything after the wing.