Virgin Atlantic LHR ATL VS103
Virgin Atlantic · Live forecast
LHR → ATL
VS103 · Jul 27, 2026 · 11:15 BS
81
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
9h 10m
Duration
3,651 nm
Distance
40,000 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 LHR → ATL
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP N900NC 5331N02405W 0932 F400 5400N03000W 0959 5400N04000W MS53 239/53 KT N900NC DDL XXF 270932 F25A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL284 5506N02509W 0932 F370 5500N02000W 0953 RESNO MS54 238/74 KT N174DN QXT IGW 270932 F84A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL141 5334N01126W 0931 F310 DOGAL 0950 5500N02000W MS40 259/74 KT N194DN QXS SNN 270931 F61A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP WJA43 5353N01141W 0931 F330 DOGAL 0949 5500N02000W MS45 255/81 KT CFRAX QXS BLY 270931 F12A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW224U 5305N02541W 0931 F410 5259N02000W 0955 MALOT MS52 242/43 KT GZBLG DDL XXF 270931 L70A
5m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
13,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 13,000 data points along your route from London Heathrow Airport, London to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, Atlanta.

Your Journey Beta

48 minutes, 2 hours, and 6 hours 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 crossing the North Atlantic Ocean and over the Appalachian Mountains – 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 a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 55 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 48 minutes.

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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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 9h 10min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-0:59
Moderate
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:26
Moderate
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:22
Smooth
4:22-4:51
Smooth
4:51-5:20
Light
5:20-5:49
Light
5:49-6:18
Moderate
6:18-6:47
Light
6:47-7:16
Light
7:16-7:44
Light
7:44-8:12
Light
8:12-8:40
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
LHR London Heathrow Airport — Departure
Wind
10 kt (280°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
20°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
ATL Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International — Arrival
Wind
8 kt (310°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
26°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Morning Flight Departure
Time of day
Morning Flight
Tip
Morning flights typically experience smoother conditions as the atmosphere is more stable and thermal turbulence hasn't yet developed.
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.

This forecast integrates data from:

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

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