Your Flight
We analysed more than 6,000 data points along your route from Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles to DeKalb Peachtree Airport, Atlanta.
LAX
Los Angeles International Airport
✈
PDK
DeKalb Peachtree Airport
Route Information
Departure
LAX (LAX)
Distance
3,132.6 km (1,691.5 nautical miles)
Arrival
PDK (PDK)
Estimated Flight Time
246 minutes (4h 6m)
Flight Profile
Cruise Altitude: 39,000 ft (Flight Level 390)
Route calculated using great circle navigation
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
We know turbulence can feel scary — especially on long flights.
This report is built for you: what bumps feel like, when they happen, and why you'll be completely safe. 1 in 3 passengers feel exactly like you.
Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying LAX → PDK
11 pilot reports along this route
2 / 11
Reporting smooth
3 / 11
Light turbulence
6
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
MLC UA /OV MLC225015 /TM 2025 /FL080 /TP P28A /SK OVC-TOP073 /TA 10 /WV 21040KT /TB NEG /RM SMOOTH OTP SKC ABV
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
6,000 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
1 hour, 1 hour 35 minutes, and 1 hour 50 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, across the Sonoran Desert, over the Rocky Mountains, and over the Appalachian Mountains – these areas can sometimes cause turbulence.
Mostly Smooth
Overall conditions look mostly smooth with occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 84 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 34 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 4h 06min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:50
Light
0:50-1:20
Moderate
1:20-1:50
Moderate
1:50-2:19
Light
2:19-2:48
Light
2:48-3:17
Light
3:17-3:46
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
PDK
DeKalb Peachtree Airport — Arrival
Wind
9 kt (310°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
31°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
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.