United Airlines LAX HKG UA820
United Airlines · Live forecast
LAX HKG
UA820 · Jul 17, 2026 · 23:55 PD
Also sold as: CX883 Cathay Pacific
82
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
14h 45m
Duration
6,298 nm
Distance
40,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
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Your Journey Beta

3 hours 30 minutes, 4 hours, and 11 hours 35 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 and crossing the North Pacific Ocean – these areas can sometimes cause light 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 41 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 18 minutes.

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 14h 45min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Smooth
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Moderate
3:30-4:00
Moderate
4:00-4:30
Moderate
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Light
6:00-6:30
Light
6:30-7:00
Light
7:00-7:29
Light
7:29-7:58
Light
7:58-8:27
Light
8:27-8:56
Light
8:56-9:25
Light
9:25-9:54
Light
9:54-10:23
Light
10:23-10:52
Light
10:52-11:21
Light
11:21-11:50
Moderate
11:50-12:19
Light
12:19-12:48
Moderate
12:48-13:17
Light
13:17-13:46
Light
13:46-14:15
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
4 kt (230°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
21°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
HKG Hong Kong International Airport — Arrival
Wind
10 kt (210°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
28°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
Tomorrow — conditions may change
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.