Virgin Atlantic LHR MIA VS5
Virgin Atlantic · Live forecast
LHR → MIA
VS5 · Aug 17, 2026 · 10:55 BS
78
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth - one short bumpy section you'll handle."
9h 55m
Duration
3,839 nm
Distance
40,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
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 → MIA
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP ETH552 5114N01148W 0731 F360 TOBOR 0750 5500N02000W MS48 279/46 KT ETAXT DDL ORK 170731 L78A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL288 4954N02606W 0731 F350 5100N02000W 0758 DINIM MS47 255/82 KT N832MH QXT AOE 170731 F01A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP LXJ481 4930N03605W 0731 F400 5000N03000W 0757 5000N02000W MS55 252/96 KT N481FX DDL XXH 170732 A67A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP LVL269B 5033N02843W 0730 F360 5030N02000W 0807 SOMAX MS51 259/104 KT ECNEN DDL XXF 170731 J22A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP VIR74W 5159N02539W 0729 F380 5259N02000W 0752 MALOT MS50 233/103 KT GVELJ DDL XXF 170729 J76A
7m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
14,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 14,000 data points along your route from London Heathrow Airport, London to Miami International Airport, Miami.

Your Journey Beta

5 hours into the flight: Expect more intense turbulence. Keep your seatbelt fastened.
1 hour 25 minutes and 2 hours 45 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 – conditions there 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 60 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 35 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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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 9h 55min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Moderate
1:30-2:00
Smooth
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Moderate
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Severe
5:00-5:30
Moderate
5:30-6:00
Moderate
6:00-6:30
Light
6:30-7:00
Light
7:00-7:29
Light
7:29-7:58
Light
7:58-8:27
Light
8:27-8:56
Moderate
8:56-9:25
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
9 kt (280°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
19°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
MIA Miami International Airport - Arrival
Wind
7 kt (150°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
28°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.

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Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.

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