Your Flight
We analysed more than 6,000 data points along your route from Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport, Cincinnati / Covington.
Dhl
LAX
CVG
D0718
Dhl · Live forecast
LAX
→
CVG
85
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
6h 49m
Duration
1,647 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying LAX → CVG
15 pilot reports along this route
6 / 15
Reporting smooth
5 / 15
Light turbulence
4
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
LAA UA /OV LAA/TM 2206/FL140/TP BE35/TB NEG/IC NEG/RM ZDVWC-
9m ago
Smooth
PUB UA /OV PUB180010/TM 2204/FL140/TP B738/TA M11/IC LGT RIME /RM ZDVWC
11m ago
Moderate
ARP UAL1816 3910N 09320W 2200 F380 MS57 240/085KT TB MODERATE SK IN CLOUDS IC NONE
15m ago
Light
TIP UA /OV TIP/TM 2158/FL045/TP TBM8/TB OCNL LGT BLO 045
17m ago
Light
VGT UA /OV LAS344008/TM 2148/FL038/TP PC24/TB LGT CHOP
27m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
6,000 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
A brief bumpy patch may occur during cruise. It's nothing to worry about - just keep your seatbelt fastened.
Your route takes you over the Sierra Nevada, 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 26 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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Flight Timeline 6h 49min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:29
Light
1:29-1:58
Light
1:58-2:27
Light
2:27-2:56
Light
2:56-3:25
Light
3:25-3:54
Light
3:54-4:23
Light
4:23-4:52
Light
4:52-5:21
Light
5:21-5:50
Moderate
5:50-6:19
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
12 kt (250°)
Sky
Clear
Temperature
22°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
CVG
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport — Arrival
Wind
8 kt (180°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
27°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
boeing 777-fzb
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.