Dhl Air LAX EMA D053
Dhl Air · Live forecast
LAX → EMA
D053 · Jul 17, 2026 · 16:50 PD
87
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
9h 20m
Duration
4,652 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 LAX → EMA
7 pilot reports along this route
7 / 7
Reporting smooth
0 / 7
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP ICE606 6054N03545W 0332 F370 6259N02959W 0358 6322N02654W MS56 258/43 KT TFICS QXT IGW 170332 F70A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP UPS208 5750N01834W 0331 F320 5800N02000W 0338 5730N03000W MS44 302/25 KT N328UP DDL TRE 170331 F87A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP AFR337P 6326N05725W 0330 F410 6258N05001W 0355 6158N04001W MS43 144/32 KT FHTYI QXT AME 170330 J21A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL152 5738N01802W 0330 F370 SUNOT 0342 KESIX MS57 317/37 KT N814NW DDL TRE 170330 J99A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP AFR375G 5849N01558W 0326 F410 AGORI 0343 OSBOX MS50 300/19 KT FHTYK QXS RKV 170326 J38A
8m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
16,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 16,500 data points along your route from Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles to East Midlands Airport, Nottingham.

Your Journey Beta

6 hours 40 minutes, 7 hours 15 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 over the Sierra Nevada, over the Rocky Mountains, and crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – 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 40 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 27 minutes early.

Landing

Landing should feel smooth 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 9h 20min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:29
Light
4:29-4:58
Smooth
4:58-5:27
Smooth
5:27-5:56
Light
5:56-6:25
Light
6:25-6:54
Moderate
6:54-7:23
Moderate
7:23-7:52
Moderate
7:52-8:21
Light
8:21-8:50
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
LAX Los Angeles International Airport — Departure
Visibility
9 mi
Wind
10 kt (240°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
22°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
EMA East Midlands Airport — Arrival
Visibility
4 mi
Wind
3 kt (90°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
13°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
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:

Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.

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