DFW
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
✈
LHR
London Heathrow Airport
Distance
4,118 nm
Altitude
39,000 ft
Est. Duration
9h 30m
Route Information
Departure

DFW (DFW)

Distance

7,627.2 km (4,118.4 nautical miles)

Arrival

LHR (LHR)

Flight Time

555 minutes (9h 15m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 39,000 ft (Flight Level 390)

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 DFW → LHR
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP EIN122 5431N05929W 0044 F390 HOIST 0057 5600N05000W MS63 029/33 KT EIEIL DDL YYR 030044 J61A
11m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH437 5422N04352W 0044 F390 5428N04000W 0100 5458N03000W MS46 333/29 KT DAIXX DDL UAK 030044 J05A
11m ago
Smooth
ARP VALOR86 5505N02649W 0042 F410 5500N02000W 0109 RESNO MS44 260/48 KT 10030 DDL XXF 030042 A85A
13m ago
Smooth
ARP MMD6019 5305N05856W 0038 F390 LOMSI 0049 5500N05000W MS59 018/25 KT DACFL DDL YYR 030038 A79A
17m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL3 5403N05651W 0038 F330 5458N04959W 0111 5558N04000W MS49 010/39 KT N674UA DDL YYR 030038 F26A
17m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
15,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 15,000 data points along your route from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Dallas-Fort Worth to London Heathrow Airport, London.

Your Journey Beta

2 hours, 5 hours, and 9 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 crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – conditions there 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 calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 52 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 36 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 9h 15min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:30-1:00
Smooth
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-1:59
Moderate
1:59-2:28
Light
2:28-2:57
Light
2:57-3:26
Light
3:26-3:55
Light
3:55-4:24
Smooth
4:24-4:53
Light
4:53-5:22
Moderate
5:22-5:51
Light
5:51-6:20
Light
6:20-6:49
Light
6:49-7:18
Light
7:18-7:47
Light
7:47-8:16
Light
8:16-8:45
Light
Landing
Moderate
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
DFW Dallas Fort Worth International Airport - Departure
Wind
12 kt G19 (110°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
34°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
LHR London Heathrow Airport - Arrival
Wind
12 kt (230°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
19°C
Conditions
MVFR - Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
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 DFW → LHR through soft clouds, nothing to crash into.