LAX
Los Angeles International Airport
✈
RIL
Garfield County Regional Airport
Distance
613 nm
Altitude
31,000 ft
Est. Duration
1h 57m
Route Information
Departure

LAX (LAX)

Distance

1,135.2 km (612.9 nautical miles)

Arrival

RIL (RIL)

Estimated Flight Time

117 minutes (1h 57m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 31,000 ft (Flight Level 310)

Route calculated using great circle navigation

Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
Smooth Light Moderate Severe
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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 → RIL
3 pilot reports along this route
0 / 3
Reporting smooth
1 / 3
Light turbulence
2
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Light
ASE UA /OV ASE270010/TM 2209/FL130/TP E75L/TA M11/TB LGT/IC LGT CLR/RM BETWEEN 130-150
7m ago
Moderate
SBD UA /OV SBD/TM 2150/FL070/TP TBM7/TB MOD/RM DURD. COR SA-ID. ZLA CWSU
26m ago
Smooth
ASE UA /OV DBL170015/TM 2140/FL290/TP CRJ7/TB LGT-MOD/RM ZDVWC-04
36m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
2,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 2,500 data points along your route from Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles to Garfield County Regional Airport, Rifle.

Your Journey Beta

Your route takes you over the Rocky Mountains – conditions there can sometimes cause light 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 63 knots.

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
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 1h 57min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:46
Light
0:46-1:12
Light
1:12-1:37
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
10 kt (260°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
21°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
RIL Garfield County Regional Airport — Arrival
Wind
9 kt (280°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
11°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.

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