Your Flight
We analysed more than 11,500 data points along your route from Washington Dulles International Airport, Dulles to London Heathrow Airport, London.
Virgin Atlantic
IAD
LHR
VS22
Virgin Atlantic · Live forecast
IAD
→
LHR
51
Calm Score
"Some bumps expected — keep your seatbelt fastened."
11h 20m
Duration
3,187 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 IAD → LHR
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP BAW18A 5208N03320W 0803 F370 5300N03000W 0818 5400N02000W MS44 229/52 KT GVIIC DDL XXH 160803 F74A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP CLX209 4902N05200W 0802 F350 4900N05000W 0811 5000N04000W MS59 314/133 KT LXVCB QXS YQX 160803 F35A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP DHK820 5113N05305W 0801 F330 5200N05000W 0816 5300N04000W MS55 307/164 KT GDHLP DDL YQX 160801 F90A
8m ago
Smooth
ARP ETH552 5457N02314W 0800 F320 5631N03000W 0833 5701N04000W MS52 225/128 KT ETAYN DDL XXF 160800 J02A
9m ago
Smooth
ARP RCH569 5349N04353W 0757 F320 5130N05000W 0833 UMESI MS49 295/41 KT 77176A DDL XXN 160757 F96A
12m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
11,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
1 hour, 1 hour 40 minutes, and 5 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.
Some Bumps Ahead
There are a couple of short sections with bumps, but nothing out of the ordinary. Turbulence can feel uncomfortable, but it is not dangerous. Aircraft are designed to handle it easily. Pilots often adjust altitude or route to find smoother air.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Standard wind conditions expected at cruising altitude.
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.
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Flight Timeline 11h 20min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Moderate
1:30-2:00
Moderate
2:00-2:30
Moderate
2:30-3:00
Moderate
3:00-3:30
Moderate
3:30-4:00
Moderate
4:00-4:30
Moderate
4:30-5:00
Moderate
5:00-5:30
Moderate
5:30-6:00
Moderate
6:00-6:29
Moderate
6:29-6:58
Moderate
6:58-7:27
Moderate
7:27-7:56
Moderate
7:56-8:25
Moderate
8:25-8:54
Moderate
8:54-9:23
Moderate
9:23-9:52
Moderate
9:52-10:21
Moderate
10:21-10:50
Moderate
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
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport — Departure
Wind
18 kt G34 (220°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
16°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
LHR
London Heathrow Airport — Arrival
Wind
10 kt (270°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
6°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
Today
G-VUFO
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.