LHR
London Heathrow Airport
✈
RDU
Raleigh Durham International Airport
Distance
3,356 nm
Altitude
40,000 ft
Est. Duration
7h 48m
Route Information
Departure

LHR (LHR)

Distance

6,216.1 km (3,356.4 nautical miles)

Arrival

RDU (RDU)

Estimated Flight Time

468 minutes (7h 48m)

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. 4 bumpier stretches, about 468 min in total.
  • 0:00-1:00 · Takeoff · moderate bumps (~60 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 1:00-4:24 · light bumps (~204 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 4:24-4:53 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 4:53-7:48 · Landing · light bumps (~175 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying LHR → RDU
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP BAW43C 5329N01249W 1326 F350 DOGAL 1336 5500N02000W MS50 188/111 KT GVIIP DDL BFS 301326 F18A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP TSC435 5429N02231W 1326 F390 5531N03000W 1400 5531N04000W MS48 198/73 KT CGTSR QXT AOE 301326 J70A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP BCS261 4942N05153W 1326 F370 5000N05000W 1334 5059N04000W MS59 264/90 KT DALMD DDL YYT 301326 J88A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP QTR58G 5435N02302W 1325 F360 5532N03000W 1356 5532N04000W MS45 206/68 KT A7ANS QXT EUA 301325 J08A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP FDX2 4833N05149W 1325 F350 4900N05000W 1333 5000N04000W MS55 263/99 KT N866FD QXS YYT 301325 F67A
4m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
12,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 12,000 data points along your route from London Heathrow Airport, London to Raleigh Durham International Airport, Raleigh/Durham.

Your Journey Beta

1 hour and 5 hours 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 a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 64 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 41 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 7h 48min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-1:00
Moderate
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-1:59
Light
1:59-2:28
Light
2:28-2:57
Light
2:57-3:26
Light
3:26-3:55
Light
3:55-4:24
Light
4:24-4:53
Moderate
4:53-5:22
Light
5:22-5:51
Light
5:51-6:20
Light
6:20-6:49
Light
6:49-7:18
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
16°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
RDU Raleigh Durham International Airport - Arrival
Wind
3 kt (0°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
13°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.

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