Your Flight
We analysed more than 2,500 data points along your route from London Heathrow Airport, London to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, Madrid.
British Airways
LHR
MAD
BA456
British Airways
FLIGHT
BA456
LHR
London Heathrow Airport
06:15
17 Jan
Now: --:-- GM
2 h 30 m
MAD
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
09:45
17 Jan
Now: --:-- CES
Aircraft: a20n
Altitude: 30,000ft (9.1km)
Distance: 673 nm
Duration: 2 h 30 m
Also sold by:
AIRCRAFT
a20n
ALTITUDE
30,000ft
DISTANCE
673 nm
DURATION
2 h 30 m
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Times and gates subject to change. Verify with airline.
Turbulence Comfort Along Route Comfort View
Comfort Score: Combines turbulence probability (GTG forecast) with intensity (ZTI analysis).
High scores indicate both high probability AND high intensity turbulence.
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
Flight Smoothness Score
7.8
/10
Smoothness
Mostly Smooth
15%
Smooth
81%
Light
4%
Moderate
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AI-Powered Flight Briefing
📊 2,500 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 English Channel and over the Pyrenees – these areas can sometimes cause light turbulence.
Mostly Smooth
Overall conditions look mostly smooth with occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 56 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 12 minutes.
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 proprietary turbulence prediction algorithm combining atmospheric Richardson Number, wind shear analysis, temperature gradients, and geomagnetic activity for precise, real-time forecasting. Learn more
Flight Timeline 2h 30min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:48
Light
0:48-1:16
Light
1:16-1:43
Light
1:43-2:10
Moderate
Landing
Light
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
Longer bars indicate higher turbulence intensity. Values shown are the maximum for each time segment.
Turbulence Metrics ZTI and EDR (scaled)
ZTI Scale
Smooth
<12
<12
Light
12-30
12-30
Moderate
30-45
30-45
Severe
>45
>45
EDR Scale
Smooth
<6
<6
Light
6-24
6-24
Moderate
24-42
24-42
Severe
>42
>42
Airport Weather
Departure
LHR
8°C
(Now)
Scattered
•
7 kt
•
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Arrival
MAD
2°C
(Now)
Scattered
•
4 kt
•
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
☀️ Morning Flight
Morning flights typically experience smoother conditions as the atmosphere is more stable and thermal turbulence hasn't yet developed.
Narrow-Body Aircraft (Medium)
Single-aisle mainline jets like this offer a comfortable ride. While you may feel turbulence more than on wide-body aircraft, they are engineered to handle it smoothly.
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Data Sources & Our Approach
ZeroTurb's Custom Algorithm: We've developed a proprietary
ZeroTurb Index (ZTI) algorithm that combines three meteorological indices weighted by their
predictive accuracy. This gives 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.
How accurate are turbulence alerts? Alerts are based on updated forecast models and pilot reports, and can change as departure approaches.