Qantas BNE LAX QF15
Qantas · Live forecast
BNE → LAX
QF15 · Apr 17, 2026 · 20:35 AES
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Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
36h 55m
Duration
6,228 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
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22,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 22,500 data points along your route from Brisbane International, Brisbane to Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles.

Your Journey Beta

A brief bumpy patch may occur during cruise. It's nothing to worry about - just keep your seatbelt fastened.

Your route takes you over the Great Dividing Range, crossing the South Pacific Ocean, crossing the North Pacific Ocean, and over the Sierra Nevada – these areas can sometimes cause 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 40 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 51 minutes early.

Landing

Landing should feel a bit bumpy on descent 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 36h 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
Light
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Smooth
6:00-6:30
Smooth
6:30-7:00
Smooth
7:00-7:30
Smooth
7:30-8:00
Smooth
8:00-8:30
Smooth
8:30-9:00
Light
9:00-9:30
Smooth
9:30-10:00
Light
10:00-10:30
Smooth
10:30-11:00
Light
11:00-11:30
Smooth
11:30-12:00
Smooth
12:00-12:30
Smooth
12:30-13:00
Smooth
13:00-13:30
Smooth
13:30-14:00
Smooth
14:00-14:30
Smooth
14:30-15:00
Smooth
15:00-15:30
Light
15:30-16:00
Light
16:00-16:30
Smooth
16:30-17:00
Smooth
17:00-17:30
Light
17:30-18:00
Smooth
18:00-18:30
Light
18:30-19:00
Light
19:00-19:30
Light
19:30-20:00
Light
20:00-20:30
Smooth
20:30-21:00
Smooth
21:00-21:30
Smooth
21:30-22:00
Smooth
22:00-22:30
Light
22:30-23:00
Light
23:00-23:30
Smooth
23:30-24:00
Smooth
24:00-24:30
Light
24:30-25:00
Light
25:00-25:30
Light
25:30-26:00
Light
26:00-26:30
Smooth
26:30-27:00
Light
27:00-27:30
Light
27:30-28:00
Smooth
28:00-28:30
Light
28:30-29:00
Moderate
29:00-29:30
Light
29:30-30:00
Light
30:00-30:30
Light
30:30-31:00
Moderate
31:00-31:30
Light
31:30-32:00
Light
32:00-32:30
Light
32:30-33:00
Light
33:00-33:30
Light
33:30-34:00
Light
34:00-34:29
Light
34:29-34:58
Smooth
34:58-35:27
Smooth
35:27-35:56
Smooth
35:56-36:25
Smooth
Landing
Smooth
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
BNE Brisbane International — Departure
Wind
10 kt (350°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
22°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
LAX Los Angeles International Airport — Arrival
Wind
6 kt (90°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
14°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Morning Flight Departure
Time of day
Morning Flight
Tip
Morning flights typically experience smoother conditions as the atmosphere is more stable and thermal turbulence hasn't yet developed.
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.

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