Delta Air Lines LAX MSY DL872
Delta Air Lines
FLIGHT
DL872
LAX
Los Angeles International Airport
23:00
17 Jan
Now: --:-- PS
5 h 35 m
MSY
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
12:35
18 Jan
Aircraft: b738 Altitude: 35,000ft (10.7km) Distance: 1,449 nm Duration: 5 h 35 m Also sold by: Virgin Atlantic
AIRCRAFT
b738
ALTITUDE
35,000ft
DISTANCE
1,449 nm
DURATION
5 h 35 m
ALSO SOLD BY
Virgin Atlantic
Times and gates subject to change. Verify with airline.
Turbulence Comfort Along Route Comfort View
Comfort Score: Combines turbulence probability (GTG forecast) with intensity (ZTI analysis). High scores indicate both high probability AND high intensity turbulence.
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
Flight Smoothness Score
8.1 /10
Smoothness
Smooth Flight
31%
Smooth
62%
Light
7%
Moderate
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AI-Powered Flight Briefing
📊 5,500 data points analyzed HIGH Confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 5,500 data points along your route from Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, New Orleans.

Your Journey Beta

Some bumpy patches are scattered throughout the flight. Keep your seatbelt fastened when seated.

Your route takes you over the Sierra Nevada and across the Sonoran Desert – 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 64 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 18 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.

Relaxation Exercises
ZeroTurb Index (ZTI): Powered by our proprietary turbulence prediction algorithm combining atmospheric Richardson Number, wind shear analysis, temperature gradients, and geomagnetic activity for precise, real-time forecasting. Learn more
Live data from ECMWF global forecast models • 12 atmospheric pressure levels analyzed • Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 5h 35min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:58
Light
0:58-1:26
Light
1:26-1:54
Light
1:54-2:22
Light
2:22-2:50
Light
2:50-3:17
Smooth
3:17-3:44
Moderate
3:44-4:11
Moderate
4:11-4:38
Light
4:38-5:05
Light
Landing
Light
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
Longer bars indicate higher turbulence intensity. Values shown are the maximum for each time segment.
Turbulence Metrics ZTI and EDR (scaled)
ZTI Scale
Smooth
<12
Light
12-30
Moderate
30-45
Severe
>45
EDR Scale
Smooth
<6
Light
6-24
Moderate
24-42
Severe
>42

Airport Weather
Departure
LAX
Forecast
19°C (Now)
Broken • 3 kt • VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Arrival
MSY
Forecast
14°C (Now)
Broken • 5 kt • VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
☀️ Morning Flight

Morning flights typically experience smoother conditions as the atmosphere is more stable and thermal turbulence hasn't yet developed.

Weather conditions can change. Check again before your flight.
Narrow-Body Aircraft (Medium)

Single-aisle mainline jets like this offer a comfortable ride. While you may feel turbulence more than on wide-body aircraft, they are engineered to handle it smoothly.

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Data Sources & Our Approach
ZeroTurb's Custom Algorithm: We've developed a proprietary ZeroTurb Index (ZTI) algorithm that combines three meteorological indices weighted by their predictive accuracy. This gives 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.

How accurate are turbulence alerts? Alerts are based on updated forecast models and pilot reports, and can change as departure approaches.