Your Flight
We analysed more than 13,000 data points along your route from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, Atlanta to Manchester Airport, Manchester, Greater Manchester.
Virgin Atlantic
ATL
MAN
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Virgin Atlantic · Live forecast
ATL
→
MAN
79
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
8h 55m
Duration
3,554 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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Live pilot reports from aircraft flying ATL → MAN
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP TSC434 5456N02849W 0442 F310 5400N02000W 0519 MALOT MS50 212/145 KT CGOKH QXT IGW 160442 J13A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP SAS930 5002N 05151W 0440 F390 M50 291/84 5030N 05000W 0449 5300N 04000W KT LNRKU DDL YYT 160440 J37A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP KLM48 5602N 02856W 0440 F370 M48 349/67 5600N 02000W 0512 ETARI KT PHBHL QXT EUA 160440 L94A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP ACA864 5438N03218W 0440 F370 5500N03000W 0449 5500N02000W MS45 230/70 KT CGOFW DDL XXH 160440 J71A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL140 5501N 01815W 0440 F330 M54 256/100 RESNO 0452 NETKI KT N828MH QXT AOE 160440 F22A
5m ago
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13,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
16 minutes and 3 hours 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.
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 78 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 57 minutes early.
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.
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Flight Timeline 8h 55min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Smooth
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
Light
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Light
6:00-6:29
Light
6:29-6:58
Light
6:58-7:27
Light
7:27-7:56
Light
7:56-8:25
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
16 kt G28 (300°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
20°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
MAN
Manchester Airport — Arrival
Wind
12 kt (250°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
4°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
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
Tomorrow — conditions may change
airbus a330-343
Category
Wide-Body Aircraft
Size
Large
Comfort
Large, twin-aisle aircraft like this generally provide the smoothest ride through turbulence due to their size, weight, and advanced stabilization systems.
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.