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
Your flight, stretch by stretch
Some bumps expected. 9 bumpier stretches, about 581 min in total.
  • 0:00-0:30 · Takeoff · light bumps (~30 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 0:30-1:28 · moderate bumps (~58 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 1:28-2:55 · light bumps (~87 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 2:55-3:24 · smooth
  • 3:24-4:51 · light bumps (~87 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 4:51-5:20 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 5:20-6:18 · light bumps (~58 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 6:18-7:16 · smooth
  • 7:16-10:10 · light bumps (~174 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 10:10-10:39 · smooth
  • 10:39-11:07 · light bumps (~28 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 11:07-11:35 · smooth
  • 11:35-12:05 · Landing · light bumps (~30 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
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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 DAH2700 4537N01355W 1218 F360 4901N01959W 1255 5201N03000W MS54 173/65 KT 7TVJG DDL X2E 301218 J17A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP CRL926 4710N01417W 1217 F370 4702N01501W 1221 4602N02001W MS56 173/79 KT FHTEK QXT EUA 301217 J33A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP THY69W 5441N04617W 1216 F380 5401N05001W 1235 NEEKO MS49 275/53 KT TCLLY QXT AME 301216 L69A
8m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL18 5200N03044W 1215 F372 5130N04000W 1301 4800N05000W MS43 248/40 KT N17002 DDL XXF 301215 L98A
9m ago
Smooth
ARP FDX5046 5007N02906W 1210 F350 5059N02000W 1253 5059N01500W MS46 230/53 KT N121FE QXT IGW 301210 F05A
14m 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

46 minutes, 1 hour, and 1 hour 15 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 59 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 60 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
Moderate
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Smooth
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:51
Light
4:51-5:20
Moderate
5:20-5:49
Light
5:49-6:18
Light
6:18-6:47
Smooth
6:47-7:16
Smooth
7:16-7:45
Light
7:45-8:14
Light
8:14-8:43
Light
8:43-9:12
Light
9:12-9:41
Light
9:41-10:10
Light
10:10-10:39
Smooth
10:39-11:07
Light
11:07-11:35
Smooth
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
3 kt
Sky
NSC
Temperature
18°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
LAX Los Angeles International Airport - Arrival
Wind
3 kt (260°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
19°C
Conditions
MVFR - Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
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. Glide MAD → LAX, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.