Your Flight
We analysed more than 13,000 data points along your route from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, Atlanta to London Heathrow Airport, London.
Virgin Atlantic
ATL
LHR
VS104
Virgin Atlantic · Live forecast
ATL
→
LHR
81
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
7h 55m
Duration
3,651 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
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Light
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Live pilot reports from aircraft flying ATL → LHR
15 pilot reports along this route
13 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
2
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP DLH401 5033N05137W 2350 F350 5100N05000W 2358 5200N04000W MS55 311/105 KT DAIHY DDL XXH 162350 J88A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL921 5248N 01135W 2347 F310 M47 224/104 MALOT 0006 5400N 02000W KT N674UA DDL ORK 162347 F93A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP CKS262 5303N 03938W 2346 F310 M48 320/100 5300N 04000W 2348 4900N 05000W KT N795CK DDL XXH 162346 F63A
7m ago
Smooth
PWM UA /OV PWM/TM 2345/FL001/TP E145/RM APPROACH LIGHTS VISIBLE 150/ RWY 11
8m ago
Smooth
ARP OOHHO 5159N 05004W 2345 F400 M61 297/95 TUDEP 0004 4652N 06703W KT OOHHO DDL YAY 162345 F82A
8m ago
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13,000 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
3 hours and 3 hours 30 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 Appalachian Mountains and crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – these areas can sometimes cause light turbulence.
Smooth Flight
We're expecting smooth conditions throughout your flight. You can sit back and relax.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 76 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 62 minutes early.
Landing
Landing should feel smooth 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.
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Flight Timeline 7h 55min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
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
Moderate
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Smooth
5:00-5:29
Light
5:29-5:58
Light
5:58-6:27
Light
6:27-6:56
Light
6:56-7:25
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
ATL
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International — Departure
Wind
18 kt G32 (300°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
3°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
LHR
London Heathrow Airport — Arrival
Wind
8 kt (190°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
11°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Evening Flight Departure
Time of day
Evening Flight
Tip
Evening and night flights typically offer smoother conditions as thermal activity subsides and the atmosphere stabilizes after sunset.
When
Today
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:
- ECMWF Open Data — Global atmospheric model (wind/temperature at 13 flight levels)
- NOAA Aviation Weather Center — Pilot Reports (PIREPs), SIGMETs/AIRMETs, TAFs
- NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center — Aurora forecasts for polar routes
- AviationStack API — Flight schedules and airline operational data
Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.