Your Flight
We analysed more than 10,500 data points along your route from London Heathrow Airport, London to Dubai International Airport, Dubai.
Emirates
LHR
DXB
EK6
Emirates · Live forecast
LHR
→
DXB
Also sold as:
89
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
7h 45m
Duration
2,969 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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Your flight departs in less than 6 hours. The forecast is unlikely to change significantly at this point.
We know turbulence can feel scary — especially on long flights.
This report is built for you: what bumps feel like, when they happen, and why you'll be completely safe. 1 in 3 passengers feel exactly like you.
Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying LHR → DXB
3 pilot reports along this route
1 / 3
Reporting smooth
2 / 3
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP XX999 5100N 00818E 1615 F346 M42 269/13 AAL73 0748S 17148W 1506
12m ago
Light
ARP XX999 5100N 00818E 1615 F390 201/148 UAL142 4717N 14117W 1534 TB LIGHT SK CLEAR IC NONE
12m ago
Light
ARP XX999 5100N 00818E 1615 F280 343/088 UAL2316 3758N 11055W 1504 TB CONT LGT CHOP IC
12m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
10,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
A brief bumpy patch may occur during cruise. It's nothing to worry about - just keep your seatbelt fastened.
Your route takes you crossing the North Sea, over the Alps, over the Carpathian Mountains, and crossing the Black Sea – these areas can sometimes cause 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 63 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 38 minutes early.
Landing
Landing should feel a bit bumpy on descent 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
Flight Timeline 7h 45min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Smooth
1:57-2:26
Smooth
2:26-2:55
Smooth
2:55-3:24
Smooth
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:22
Smooth
4:22-4:51
Smooth
4:51-5:20
Smooth
5:20-5:49
Light
5:49-6:18
Light
6:18-6:47
Light
6:47-7:15
Moderate
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
13 kt (260°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
12°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Evening Flight Departure
Time of day
Evening Flight
Tip
Evening and night flights typically offer smoother conditions as thermal activity subsides and the atmosphere stabilizes after sunset.
When
Today
a388
Category
Wide-Body Aircraft
Size
Large
Comfort
Large, twin-aisle aircraft like this generally provide the smoothest ride through turbulence due to their size, weight, and advanced stabilization systems.
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:
- ECMWF Open Data — Global atmospheric model (wind/temperature at 13 flight levels)
- NOAA Aviation Weather Center — Pilot Reports (PIREPs), SIGMETs/AIRMETs, TAFs
- NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center — Aurora forecasts for polar routes
- AviationStack API — Flight schedules and airline operational data
Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.