LAX
Los Angeles International Airport
✈
ATL
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International
Distance
1,687 nm
Altitude
39,000 ft
Est. Duration
4h 5m
Route Information
Departure

LAX (LAX)

Distance

3,124.3 km (1,687.0 nautical miles)

Arrival

ATL (ATL)

Flight Time

256 minutes (4h 16m)

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
Your flight, stretch by stretch
Some bumps expected. 3 bumpier stretches, about 256 min in total.
  • 0:00-2:08 · Takeoff · light bumps (~128 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 2:08-2:35 · moderate bumps (~27 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 2:35-4:16 · Landing · light bumps (~101 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
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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 LAX → ATL
13 pilot reports along this route
10 / 13
Reporting smooth
2 / 13
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
SAN UA /OV SAN090007/TM 2014/FLDURD/TP A21N/SK BKN035
5m ago
Smooth
LBB UA /OV KLBB/TM 2012/FL040/TP SR22/SK BKN040-TOPUNKN
7m ago
Smooth
GWO UA /OV SQS315025/TM 2011/FL250/TP E55P/TA M24/IC LGT/RM ZME 46
8m ago
Light
RTN UA /OV CIM100050/TM 2010/FL370/TP CRJ7/TB CONS LGT CHOP/RM ZAB/FDCS
9m ago
Smooth
TUL UA /OV TUL180010/TM 2009/FL120/TP C56X/SK OVC035-TOP200
10m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
6,000 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 6,000 data points along your route from Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, Atlanta.

Your Journey Beta

2 hours and 2 hours 20 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 over the Sierra Nevada, across the Sonoran Desert, over the Rocky Mountains, and over the Appalachian Mountains – 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 possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 64 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 24 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 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 4h 16min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:47
Light
0:47-1:14
Light
1:14-1:41
Light
1:41-2:08
Light
2:08-2:35
Moderate
2:35-3:02
Light
3:02-3:29
Light
3:29-3:56
Light
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
LAX Los Angeles International Airport - Departure
Wind
10 kt (250°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
21°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
ATL Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International - Arrival
Wind
8 kt (70°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
26°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
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. Glide LAX → ATL, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.