Virgin Atlantic LHR SEA VS105
Virgin Atlantic · Live forecast
LHR → SEA
VS105 · Aug 17, 2026 · 11:40 BS
87
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead - sit back and enjoy."
10h 20m
Duration
4,159 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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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 → SEA
3 pilot reports along this route
3 / 3
Reporting smooth
0 / 3
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP ICE49C 5626N01157W 0741 F360 5651N01243W 0746 AGORI MS50 274/40 KT TFICV QXS BLY 170741 F06A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP UAE8ER 6153N02451W 0738 F340 6132N03001W 0757 6002N04002W MS49 205/60 KT A6EVK DDL KEF 170738 J37A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP ICE520 6340N02130W 0737 F150 6340N02128W 0737 6327N02045W MS09 110/14 KT TFICN QXS KEF 170737 F15A
8m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
15,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 15,000 data points along your route from London Heathrow Airport, London to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, Seattle.

Your Journey Beta

2 hours, 2 hours 20 minutes, and 3 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 over the Scottish Highlands, crossing the North Atlantic Ocean, and over the Rocky Mountains – 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 44 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 40 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 10h 20min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Moderate
2:30-3:00
Moderate
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:29
Smooth
5:29-5:58
Light
5:58-6:27
Light
6:27-6:56
Smooth
6:56-7:25
Smooth
7:25-7:54
Smooth
7:54-8:23
Light
8:23-8:52
Light
8:52-9:21
Light
9:21-9:50
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
SEA Seattle–Tacoma International Airport - Arrival
Wind
8 kt (350°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
15°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.

This forecast integrates data from:

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

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