AMS
Schiphol
✈
LAX
Los Angeles International Airport
Distance
4,836 nm
Altitude
40,000 ft
Est. Duration
11h 5m
Route Information
Departure

AMS (AMS)

Distance

8,955.9 km (4,835.8 nautical miles)

Arrival

LAX (LAX)

Flight Time

660 minutes (11h 0m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 40,000 ft (Flight Level 400)

Route calculated using great circle navigation

Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity, higher means rougher
Smooth Light Moderate Severe
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We know turbulence can feel scary - especially on long flights. This report is built for you: what bumps feel like, when they happen, and why they don't put the aircraft in danger. Many passengers feel exactly the same way.
Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying AMS → LAX
4 pilot reports along this route
4 / 4
Reporting smooth
0 / 4
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
IDA UA /OV KIDA/TM 2250/FLN/A/TP PC12/RM FIELD IN SIGHT AT 5SM ON FINAL
22m ago
Smooth
ARP ICE455 5926N01059W 2236 F380 BREKI 2319 BASLU MS49 265/57 KT TFFIO QXS BRR 272236 A89A
36m ago
Smooth
ARP ICE455 5821N00849W 2222 F380 BALIX 2230 BREKI MS55 262/78 KT TFFIO QXS BRR 272222 A67A
50m ago
Smooth
ARP ICE455 5820N00847W 2222 F380 BALIX 2230 BREKI MS56 262/80 KT TFFIO QXS BRR 272222 A65A
50m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
17,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 17,500 data points along your route from Schiphol, Amsterdam to Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles.

Your Journey Beta

3 hours 45 minutes, 7 hours 50 minutes, and 9 hours 15 minutes into the flight: Some moderate bumps expected.
The crew may adjust altitude or ask you to stay seated during these sections.
The rest of the flight should be smooth.

Your route takes you over the Scottish Highlands, crossing the North Atlantic Ocean, over the Rocky Mountains, and over the Sierra Nevada – these areas can sometimes cause turbulence.

Mostly Smooth

Overall conditions look mostly smooth with occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 52 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 53 minutes.

Landing

Landing should feel smooth with possible light bumps with typical approach conditions.

You're in Safe Hands

If you feel nervous at any point, remember that turbulence is expected, safe, and part of normal flying. The crew is monitoring everything, and the aircraft is built to handle far more than anything you will feel. Have a safe and calm flight.

Relaxation Exercises
ZeroTurb Index (ZTI): Powered by our turbulence prediction algorithm combining atmospheric Richardson Number, wind shear analysis, temperature gradients, and geomagnetic activity. Learn more
Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 11h 00min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Moderate
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Moderate
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Light
6:00-6:30
Light
6:30-7:00
Light
7:00-7:30
Light
7:30-8:00
Moderate
8:00-8:30
Light
8:30-9:00
Light
9:00-9:30
Moderate
9:30-10:00
Light
10:00-10:30
Light
Landing
Light
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
Longer bars indicate higher turbulence intensity. Values shown are the maximum for each time segment.
Airport conditions
Live weather at departure and arrival
AMS Schiphol - Departure
Wind
10 kt (280°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
15°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
LAX Los Angeles International Airport - Arrival
Wind
12 kt (260°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
25°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Data sources & our approach
ZeroTurb's Custom Algorithm: Our proprietary ZeroTurb Index (ZTI) combines three meteorological indices weighted by their predictive accuracy - giving you transparent, passenger-focused turbulence probability instead of vague categories.

This forecast integrates data from:

Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.

Fly this route, calmly Game · Beta A calming mini-game, not a forecast. Glide AMS → LAX through soft clouds, nothing to crash into.