LGA
LaGuardia Airport
✈
RSW
Southwest Florida International Airport
Distance
940 nm
Altitude
36,000 ft
Est. Duration
2h 49m
Route Information
Departure

LGA (LGA)

Distance

1,741.6 km (940.4 nautical miles)

Arrival

RSW (RSW)

Estimated Flight Time

169 minutes (2h 49m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 36,000 ft (Flight Level 360)

Route calculated using great circle navigation

Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity, higher means rougher
Smooth Light Moderate Severe
Your flight, stretch by stretch
Some bumps expected. 1 bumpier stretch, about 169 min in total.
  • 0:00-2:49 · Takeoff to landing · light bumps (~169 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying LGA → RSW
8 pilot reports along this route
5 / 8
Reporting smooth
2 / 8
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Light
EWN UA /OV EWN /TM 1944 /FL035 /TP C421 /TB LGT 015-035
6m ago
Smooth
FPR UA /OV FPR280004/TM 1937/FL014/TP B350/SK BKN014
13m ago
Smooth
HPN UUA /OV KHPN/TM 1935/FLUNKN/TP CRJ7/RM +/- 10 KTS ON FINAL DURD RWY 34 REPORTED BY A CRJ7
15m ago
Light
FLL UA /OV FLL045030/TM 1934/FL170/TP A321/SK TOP 175/TB LGT
16m ago
Smooth
OXC UA /OV OXC/TM 1933/FL011/TP F2TH/RM LLWS -5KT SFC-011 DURD RY36 KOXC
17m 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 LaGuardia Airport, New York to Southwest Florida International Airport, Fort Myers.

Your Journey Beta

Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains and crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – these areas 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 51 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 2h 49min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:46
Light
0:46-1:12
Light
1:12-1:38
Light
1:38-2:04
Light
2:04-2:29
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
LGA LaGuardia Airport - Departure
Wind
17 kt G27 (320°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
20°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
RSW Southwest Florida International Airport - Arrival
Wind
12 kt G20 (60°)
Sky
Broken
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:

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

Fly this route, calmly Game · Beta A calming mini-game. Glide LGA → RSW, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.