Your Flight
We analysed more than 18,000 data points along your route from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, Madrid to Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles.
Iberia
MAD
LAX
IB351
Iberia · Live forecast
MAD
→
LAX
82
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
12h 5m
Duration
5,069 nm
Distance
40,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity, higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying MAD → LAX
8 pilot reports along this route
8 / 8
Reporting smooth
0 / 8
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP ACA932 5544N04706W 0143 F380 5600N04000W 0209 5700N03000W MS48 283/48 KT CGHPV DDL UAK 260143 L75A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP ACA866 5543N04726W 0141 F390 5600N04000W 0211 5700N03000W MS46 290/37 KT CGFAF DDL XXH 260142 J63A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP AAL748 4711N01533W 0134 F370 BERUX 0202 STG MS51 358/19 KT N794AN QXT AOE 260134 F89A
13m ago
Smooth
ARP AMX034 4604N01632W 0132 F410 PASAS 0153 STG MS59 046/17 KT XAAMQ DDL XXN 260132 L97A
15m ago
Smooth
ARP AFR357E 5544N04701W 0132 F400 5600N04000W 0158 5700N03000W MS46 276/37 KT FHUVG DDL UAK 260132 J10A
15m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
18,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
30 minutes, 6 hours 15 minutes, and 8 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, over the Rocky Mountains, and over the Sierra Nevada – 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 49 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 49 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.
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Flight Timeline 12h 05min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Moderate
0:59-1:28
Moderate
1:28-1:57
Smooth
1:57-2:26
Smooth
2:26-2:55
Smooth
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:51
Moderate
4:51-5:20
Light
5:20-5:49
Light
5:49-6:18
Moderate
6:18-6:47
Light
6:47-7:16
Light
7:16-7:45
Light
7:45-8:14
Light
8:14-8:43
Light
8:43-9:12
Moderate
9:12-9:41
Light
9:41-10:10
Light
10:10-10:39
Light
10:39-11:07
Light
11:07-11:35
Light
Landing
Smooth
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
MAD
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport — Departure
Wind
8 kt (340°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
18°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
LAX
Los Angeles International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
9 mi
Wind
11 kt (260°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
24°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:
- ECMWF Open Data — Global atmospheric model (wind/temperature at 13 flight levels)
- NOAA Aviation Weather Center — Pilot Reports (PIREPs), SIGMETs/AIRMETs, TAFs
- NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center — Aurora forecasts for polar routes
- AviationStack API — Flight schedules and airline operational data
Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.