Cargolux IAH PIK CV6947
Cargolux · Live forecast
IAH → PIK
CV6947 · Jul 17, 2026 · 17:15 CD
89
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
10h 5m
Duration
3,968 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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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying IAH → PIK
11 pilot reports along this route
11 / 11
Reporting smooth
0 / 11
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP SAS910 5759N03534W 0106 F390 5858N02959W 0128 5958N02000W MS56 275/55 KT LNRKM DDL XXN 170107 J70A
3m ago
Smooth
DTW UA /OV SVM270015/TM 0101/FL120/TP CRJ9/SK BASES UNDEFINED/RM IMC
8m ago
Smooth
ARP SAS950 5705N03940W 0100 F340 5900N03000W 0141 6000N02000W MS46 207/49 KT SEDMR DDL UAK 170100 J49A
9m ago
Smooth
DTW UA /OV 10 S DTW/TM 0057/FL045/TP A319/SK TOPS 045/TB SMOOTH
12m ago
Smooth
ARP LOT57V 5411N04926W 0057 F390 5659N03959W 0138 5859N02959W MS42 313/67 KT SPLRC DDL YAY 170057 L67A
12m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
14,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 14,000 data points along your route from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, Houston to Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire.

Your Journey Beta

Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains, crossing the North Atlantic Ocean, and over the Scottish Highlands – 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 calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 36 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 12 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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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 10h 05min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:30-0:59
Smooth
0:59-1:28
Smooth
1:28-1:57
Smooth
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:51
Light
4:51-5:20
Smooth
5:20-5:49
Light
5:49-6:18
Light
6:18-6:47
Light
6:47-7:15
Light
7:15-7:43
Light
7:43-8:11
Light
8:11-8:39
Light
8:39-9:07
Light
9:07-9:35
Light
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
IAH George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport — Departure
Wind
7 kt (190°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
29°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
PIK Glasgow Prestwick Airport — Arrival
Wind
10 kt (270°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
15°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
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.

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