Cathay Pacific HKG KIX CX502
Cathay Pacific
FLIGHT
CX502
HKG
Hong Kong International Airport
16:40
03 Mar
Now: --:-- HKS
12 h 25 m
KIX
Kansai International Airport
21:05
03 Mar
Altitude: 35,000ft (10.7km) Distance: 1,337 nm Duration: 12 h 25 m
ALTITUDE
35,000ft
DISTANCE
1,337 nm
DURATION
12 h 25 m
Times and gates subject to change. Verify with airline.
Turbulence Comfort Along Route Comfort View
Comfort Score: Combines turbulence probability (GTG forecast) with intensity (ZTI analysis). High scores indicate both high probability AND high intensity turbulence.
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
Flight Smoothness Score
8.2 /10
Smoothness
Smooth Flight
35%
Smooth
59%
Light
6%
Moderate

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AI-Powered Flight Briefing
📊 5,000 data points analyzed HIGH Confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 5,000 data points along your route from Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong to Kansai International Airport, Osaka.

Your Journey Beta

2 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 crossing the South China Sea and crossing the East China Sea – 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 calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 100 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 29 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.

Relaxation Exercises
ZeroTurb Index (ZTI): Powered by our proprietary turbulence prediction algorithm combining atmospheric Richardson Number, wind shear analysis, temperature gradients, and geomagnetic activity for precise, real-time forecasting. Learn more
Live data from ECMWF global forecast models • 12 atmospheric pressure levels analyzed • Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 12h 25min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:30-1:00
Smooth
1:00-1:30
Smooth
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Moderate
2:30-3:00
Moderate
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Smooth
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Light
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
Smooth
8:00-8:30
Light
8:30-9:00
Light
9:00-9:30
Light
9:30-9:59
Light
9:59-10:28
Light
10:28-10:57
Light
10:57-11:26
Light
11:26-11:55
Light
Landing
Light
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
Longer bars indicate higher turbulence intensity. Values shown are the maximum for each time segment.
Turbulence Metrics ZTI and EDR (scaled)
ZTI Scale
Smooth
<12
Light
12-30
Moderate
30-45
Severe
>45
EDR Scale
Smooth
<6
Light
6-24
Moderate
24-42
Severe
>42

Airport Weather
Departure
HKG
At Departure
18°C (Now)
Scattered • 10 kt • MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
Arrival
KIX
At Arrival
11°C (Now)
Broken • 12 kt • MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
☀️ Morning Flight

Morning flights typically experience smoother conditions as the atmosphere is more stable and thermal turbulence hasn't yet developed.

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Data Sources & Our Approach
ZeroTurb's Custom Algorithm: We've developed a proprietary ZeroTurb Index (ZTI) algorithm that combines three meteorological indices weighted by their predictive accuracy. This gives 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.

How accurate are turbulence alerts? Alerts are based on updated forecast models and pilot reports, and can change as departure approaches.