LHR
London Heathrow Airport
✈
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Distance
3,461 nm
Altitude
40,000 ft
Est. Duration
8h 2m
Route Information
Departure

LHR (LHR)

Distance

6,409.1 km (3,460.7 nautical miles)

Arrival

CLT (CLT)

Flight Time

535 minutes (8h 55m)

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
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Your flight, stretch by stretch
Some bumps expected. 2 bumpier stretches, about 535 min in total.
  • 0:00-1:00 · Takeoff · moderate bumps (~60 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 1:00-8:55 · Landing · light bumps (~475 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying LHR → CLT
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP ITY636 5312N01336W 1248 F366 DOGAL 1255 5500N02000W MS55 186/114 KT EITYG QXS BLY 301248 J11A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP SWR31P 5234N01125W 1247 F380 DOGAL 1306 5500N02000W MS58 181/92 KT HBJHA DDL ORK 301247 J30A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP EIN13J 5434N01100W 1247 F370 RESNO 1305 5600N02000W MS55 193/99 KT EIEIL DDL BLY 301247 J13A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP OCN10 5205N01123W 1246 F360 LIMRI 1304 5200N02000W MS52 188/86 KT DAIKH DDL XXF 301246 J17A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL83 5214N04656W 1246 F360 5130N05000W 1305 UMESI MS55 278/80 KT N805NW DDL IG1 301246 J48A
3m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
12,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 12,500 data points along your route from London Heathrow Airport, London to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte.

Your Journey Beta

49 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 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 66 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 44 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 8h 55min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-1:00
Moderate
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Light
6:00-6:29
Light
6:29-6:58
Light
6:58-7:27
Light
7:27-7:56
Light
7:56-8:25
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
3 kt (90°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
15°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
CLT Charlotte Douglas International Airport - Arrival
Visibility
6 mi
Wind
3 kt (330°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
11°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 LHR → CLT, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.