Virgin Atlantic LHR ATL VS103
Virgin Atlantic · Live forecast
LHR → ATL
VS103 · Aug 17, 2026 · 11:15 BS
86
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead - sit back and enjoy."
9h 10m
Duration
3,651 nm
Distance
40,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY LOW
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 ACA858 5400N02533W 0817 F360 5459N02000W 0839 5459N01500W MS45 236/76 KT CFRAM DDL XXF 170817 F74A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL284 5401N02536W 0817 F370 5500N02000W 0839 RESNO MS44 240/80 KT N179DN QXT IGW 170817 F97A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP VIR50L 4930N05143W 0817 F370 5000N05000W 0826 5200N04000W MS49 283/28 KT GVSXY DDL YYT 170817 J02A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH4C 5448N02522W 0816 F409 5458N02000W 0837 RESNO MS43 228/60 KT DAIXW DDL XXH 170817 J38A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP OCN81 5300N02531W 0813 F370 5359N02000W 0835 5359N01500W MS46 236/95 KT DAIKK DDL XXF 170814 J22A
6m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
13,000 data points analyzed
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

28 minutes, 6 hours 30 minutes, and 7 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 57 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 49 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
Smooth
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
Light
6:18-6:47
Moderate
6:47-7:16
Moderate
7:16-7:44
Light
7:44-8:12
Light
8:12-8:40
Smooth
Landing
Smooth
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
9 kt (280°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
20°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
ATL Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International - Arrival
Wind
8 kt (290°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
27°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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