Air Canada LAX YVR AC553
Air Canada · Live forecast
LAX → YVR
AC553 · Mar 16, 2026 · 14:55 PD
80
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
3h 2m
Duration
940 nm
Distance
36,000 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 → YVR
2 pilot reports along this route
2 / 2
Reporting smooth
0 / 2
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
SEA UA /OV SEA161004/TM 0446/FL040/TP E75L/SK BASES 038/RM DURC
9m ago
Smooth
BLI UA /OV BLI/TM 0441/FL002/TP B738/RM DURC RY 34.
14m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
3,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 3,500 data points along your route from Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles to Vancouver International Airport, Vancouver.

Your Journey Beta

36 minutes and 2 hours 30 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 – 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 71 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 16 minutes.

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.

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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 3h 02min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:49
Moderate
0:49-1:18
Light
1:18-1:46
Light
1:46-2:14
Light
2:14-2:42
Moderate
Landing
Moderate
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
Visibility
9 mi
Wind
12 kt (260°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
17°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
YVR Vancouver International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
6 mi
Wind
10 kt (100°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
2°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
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
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.