Korean Air ICN LAX KE11
Korean Air · Live forecast
ICN → LAX
KE11 · Jul 26, 2026 · 19:40 KS
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Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
35h 10m
Duration
5,197 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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18,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 18,500 data points along your route from Incheon International Airport, Seoul to Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles.

Your Journey Beta

1 hour, 1 hour 25 minutes, and 7 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 North Pacific Ocean, crossing the North Pacific Ocean, and over the Sierra Nevada – these areas can sometimes cause turbulence.

Mostly Smooth

Overall conditions look mostly smooth with occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 47 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 20 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.

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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 35h 10min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Moderate
1:00-1:30
Moderate
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Moderate
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Smooth
5:00-5:30
Smooth
5:30-6:00
Light
6:00-6:30
Light
6:30-7:00
Light
7:00-7:30
Moderate
7:30-8:00
Smooth
8:00-8:30
Light
8:30-9:00
Light
9:00-9:30
Light
9:30-10:00
Light
10:00-10:30
Light
10:30-11:00
Light
11:00-11:30
Light
11:30-12:00
Light
12:00-12:30
Light
12:30-13:00
Light
13:00-13:30
Light
13:30-14:00
Smooth
14:00-14:30
Smooth
14:30-15:00
Light
15:00-15:30
Smooth
15:30-16:00
Light
16:00-16:30
Moderate
16:30-17:00
Light
17:00-17:30
Moderate
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
Light
20:30-21:00
Light
21:00-21:30
Light
21:30-22:00
Light
22:00-22:30
Moderate
22:30-23:00
Moderate
23:00-23:30
Light
23:30-24:00
Light
24:00-24:30
Light
24:30-25:00
Light
25:00-25:29
Light
25:29-25:58
Light
25:58-26:27
Light
26:27-26:56
Light
26:56-27:25
Light
27:25-27:54
Light
27:54-28:23
Light
28:23-28:52
Light
28:52-29:21
Light
29:21-29:50
Light
29:50-30:19
Light
30:19-30:48
Light
30:48-31:17
Light
31:17-31:46
Light
31:46-32:15
Light
32:15-32:44
Light
32:44-33:13
Light
33:13-33:42
Light
33:42-34:11
Light
34:11-34:40
Smooth
Landing
Light
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
ICN Incheon International Airport — Departure
Wind
8 kt (200°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
29°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
LAX Los Angeles International Airport — Arrival
Wind
11 kt (260°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
26°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.

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