British Airways LAX LHR BA282
British Airways · Live forecast
LAX → LHR
BA282 · Mar 16, 2026 · 16:30 PD · G-STBC
85
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
10h 30m
Duration
4,730 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 → LHR
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP RCH569 5600N01349W 0517 F320 PIKIL 0524 5700N02000W MS52 280/116 KT 77176A DDL XXN 160517 F64A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP AAL82 5958N 03005W 0516 F330 M48 213/43 6000N 03000W 0516 5958N 02001W KT N303NY QXT IGW 160516 J23A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP RCH569 5600N01341W 0516 F320 PIKIL 0524 5700N02000W MS52 280/117 KT 77176A DDL XXN 160517 F63A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP RCH894 5600N 01430W 0514 F300 M48 272/110 PIKIL 0516 5800N 02000W KT 66163A DDL XXN 160514 F84A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL953 6053N 03039W 0512 F390 M45 357/27 6100N 03000W 0514 6159N 02000W KT N26910 DDL XXN 160512 L93A
8m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
17,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 17,000 data points along your route from Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles to London Heathrow Airport, London.

Your Journey Beta

39 minutes, 1 hour, and 6 hours 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 59 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 13 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
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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 10h 30min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Moderate
1:00-1:30
Moderate
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
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Moderate
6:00-6:30
Smooth
6:30-7:00
Smooth
7:00-7:30
Smooth
7:30-8:00
Smooth
8:00-8:30
Light
8:30-9:00
Light
9:00-9:30
Light
9:30-10:00
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 (260°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
16°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
LHR London Heathrow Airport — Arrival
Wind
10 kt (270°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
5°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
G-STBC
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.

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