Your Flight
We analysed more than 4,000 data points along your route from Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Dallas-Fort Worth.
Cathay Pacific
LAX
DFW
CX3504
Cathay Pacific · Live forecast
LAX
→
DFW
Also sold as:
77
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
2h 38m
Duration
1,071 nm
Distance
35,000 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 → DFW
15 pilot reports along this route
10 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
5
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ABQ UA /OV OTO100200/TM 2033/FL170/TP C25B/TB LGT-MOD CAT 100-170/RM ZAB/FDCS
12m ago
Moderate
LBB UA /OV KLBB090007/TM 2027/FL050/TP PA46/TB CONS MOD TURB
18m ago
Smooth
ABQ UA /OV ACH/TM 2026/FL110/TP BE35/TB LGT-MOD CAT/RM ZAB/FDCS
19m ago
Smooth
MAF UA /OV MAF303028/TM 2025/FL340/TP B38M/TB NEG/RM ZFW82
20m ago
Smooth
ABQ UA /OV OTO/TM 2023/FL130/TP C182/TB LGT-MOD CAT/RM ZAB/FDCS
22m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
4,000 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
39 minutes and 1 hour 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 across the Sonoran Desert – conditions there can sometimes cause light turbulence.
Mostly Smooth
Overall conditions look mostly smooth with occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel smooth, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 69 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 16 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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Flight Timeline 2h 38min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:20-0:50
Moderate
0:50-1:20
Moderate
1:20-1:49
Light
1:49-2:18
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
DFW
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport — Arrival
Wind
19 kt G30 (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
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.