LHR
London Heathrow Airport
✈
MSP
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
Distance
3,479 nm
Altitude
40,000 ft
Est. Duration
8h 4m
Route Information
Departure

LHR (LHR)

Distance

6,443.1 km (3,479.0 nautical miles)

Arrival

MSP (MSP)

Flight Time

533 minutes (8h 53m)

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
Your flight, stretch by stretch
Some bumps expected. 6 bumpier stretches, about 415 min in total.
  • 0:00-1:00 · Takeoff · moderate bumps (~60 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 1:00-3:00 · light bumps (~120 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 3:00-4:00 · smooth
  • 4:00-5:00 · light bumps (~60 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 5:00-5:58 · smooth
  • 5:58-6:56 · light bumps (~58 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 6:56-7:25 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 7:25-8:53 · Landing · light bumps (~88 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
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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 they don't put the aircraft in danger. Many passengers feel exactly the same way.
Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying LHR → MSP
15 pilot reports along this route
13 / 15
Reporting smooth
2 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP UAE9936 5840N02441W 2217 F330 5929N01959W 2235 6059N01000W MS44 212/38 KT A6EFM DDL XXF 302217 F83A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP FDX5217 5859N02417W 2215 F320 6000N03000W 2239 6000N04000W MS46 210/39 KT N867FD QXT EUA 302215 F50A
9m ago
Smooth
ARP AIC14K 5633N02530W 2214 F310 5700N02000W 2235 ERAKA MS44 221/34 KT VTAEN QXT EUA 302214 F63A
10m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW239 5641N02547W 2213 F360 5701N03000W 2231 5631N04000W MS44 341/42 KT GZBLA DDL XXF 302213 L45A
11m ago
Smooth
ARP UAE9936 5828N02543W 2213 F330 5929N01959W 2235 6059N01000W MS45 219/37 KT A6EFM DDL XXF 302216 F82A
11m 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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Minneapolis.

Your Journey Beta

45 minutes, 1 hour, and 7 hours 15 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.

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 56 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 28 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 53min
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
Smooth
3:30-4:00
Smooth
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:29
Smooth
5:29-5:58
Smooth
5:58-6:27
Light
6:27-6:56
Light
6:56-7:25
Moderate
7:25-7:54
Light
7:54-8:23
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
5 kt (100°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
12°C
Conditions
MVFR - Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
MSP Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field - Arrival
Wind
8 kt (110°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
14°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
a339
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:

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 → MSP, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.