MAD
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
✈
LAX
Los Angeles International Airport
Distance
5,069 nm
Altitude
40,000 ft
Est. Duration
11h 36m
Route Information
Departure

MAD (MAD)

Distance

9,387.0 km (5,068.6 nautical miles)

Arrival

LAX (LAX)

Flight Time

725 minutes (12h 5m)

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
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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 MAD → LAX
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP QTR706 4741N01256W 1021 F390 SEPAL 1041 LAPEX MS58 281/45 KT A7AME QXT EUA 311021 J18A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP CLX342 5205N02902W 1020 F390 5230N02000W 1056 TOBOR MS54 281/74 KT LXVCI QXT AME 311020 F70A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP ISEAF 5522N04348W 1019 F430 5400N05000W 1047 PELTU MS44 235/36 KT ISEAF DDL UAK 311019 F74A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP AMX070 4707N01618W 1016 F390 SEPAL 1051 LAPEX MS57 289/54 KT XAAMX DDL XXN 311016 L52A
9m ago
Smooth
ARP RJA292 5054N03132W 1016 F370 5100N03000W 1022 5200N02000W MS56 281/88 KT JYBAH QXT AOE 311016 L18A
9m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
18,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
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.

Your Journey Beta

38 minutes, 8 hours 50 minutes, and 9 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, 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 55 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 78 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 12h 05min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Moderate
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:26
Smooth
2:26-2:55
Smooth
2:55-3:24
Smooth
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:51
Light
4:51-5:20
Light
5:20-5:49
Light
5:49-6:18
Light
6:18-6:47
Light
6:47-7:16
Light
7:16-7:45
Light
7:45-8:14
Moderate
8:14-8:43
Moderate
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
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
MAD Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport - Departure
Wind
4 kt (340°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
27°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
LAX Los Angeles International Airport - Arrival
Wind
3 kt (180°)
Sky
Clear
Temperature
22°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.

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, not a forecast. Glide MAD → LAX through soft clouds, nothing to crash into.