LHR
London Heathrow Airport
✈
YHZ
Halifax / Stanfield International Airport
Distance
2,475 nm
Altitude
40,000 ft
Est. Duration
5h 51m
Route Information
Departure

LHR (LHR)

Distance

4,584.5 km (2,475.5 nautical miles)

Arrival

YHZ (YHZ)

Estimated Flight Time

351 minutes (5h 51m)

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
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Your flight, stretch by stretch
Some bumps expected. 2 bumpier stretches, about 351 min in total.
  • 0:00-1:00 · Takeoff · moderate bumps (~60 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 1:00-5:51 · Landing · light bumps (~291 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying LHR → YHZ
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP BOX391 5421N03221W 2103 F350 5430N03000W 2112 5530N02000W MS48 285/55 KT DAALT QXT AME 302103 F42A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP BOX391 5420N03227W 2102 F350 5430N03000W 2112 5530N02000W MS49 280/52 KT DAALT QXT AME 302103 F41A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL3012 5253N02154W 2059 F390 5300N02000W 2107 NEBIN MS47 340/59 KT N71112 DDL XXF 302059 L92A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP VJT938 4917N05452W 2058 F410 5000N05000W 2120 5100N04000W MS57 247/70 KT 9HVJT DDL YDF 302058 M99A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP THY4 4921N04824W 2054 F330 5058N03959W 2130 5158N03000W MS50 256/98 KT TCLJE QXS YYT 302055 F30A
11m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
9,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 9,000 data points along your route from London Heathrow Airport, London to Halifax / Stanfield International Airport, Halifax.

Your Journey Beta

1 hour 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 65 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 5h 51min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-1:00
Moderate
1:00-1:29
Light
1:29-1:58
Light
1:58-2:27
Light
2:27-2:56
Light
2:56-3:25
Light
3:25-3:54
Light
3:54-4:23
Light
4:23-4:52
Light
4:52-5:21
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
7 kt (80°)
Sky
Unknown
Temperature
12°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
YHZ Halifax / Stanfield International Airport - Arrival
Visibility
10+ mi
Wind
10 kt (230°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
15°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 → YHZ, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.