LHR
London Heathrow Airport
✈
AUS
Austin-bergstrom International
Distance
4,261 nm
Altitude
40,000 ft
Est. Duration
9h 49m
Route Information
Departure

LHR (LHR)

Distance

7,891.8 km (4,261.2 nautical miles)

Arrival

AUS (AUS)

Flight Time

615 minutes (10h 15m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 40,000 ft (Flight Level 400)

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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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying LHR → AUS
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP JBU34 5443N01415W 1118 F340 RESNO 1122 5601N02000W MS51 230/67 KT N4083J QXS BLY 281118 J35A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL47 5701N02939W 1118 F320 5700N03000W 1119 5600N04000W MS48 353/39 KT N820NW DDL IG1 281118 J55A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP AAL97 5446N01403W 1117 F380 RESNO 1122 5600N02000W MS47 238/56 KT N812AA QXS BYT 281117 L43A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL17 5536N01343W 1117 F380 PIKIL 1123 5700N02000W MS47 231/51 KT N420DX DDL IG1 281117 J55A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP JBU2220 5505N04520W 1117 F340 5401N05001W 1141 NEEKO MS49 272/18 KT N4076J QXT IGW 281117 J50A
3m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
15,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 15,500 data points along your route from London Heathrow Airport, London to Austin-bergstrom International, Austin.

Your Journey Beta

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 smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 38 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 22 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.

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 10h 15min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-2:59
Light
2:59-3:28
Light
3:28-3:57
Light
3:57-4:26
Smooth
4:26-4:55
Smooth
4:55-5:24
Smooth
5:24-5:53
Smooth
5:53-6:22
Light
6:22-6:51
Light
6:51-7:20
Light
7:20-7:49
Light
7:49-8:18
Light
8:18-8:47
Light
8:47-9:16
Smooth
9:16-9:45
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
7 kt (240°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
25°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
AUS Austin-bergstrom International - Arrival
Visibility
9 mi
Wind
7 kt (190°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
24°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, not a forecast. Glide LHR → AUS through soft clouds, nothing to crash into.