MCO
Orlando International Airport
✈
LAX
Los Angeles International Airport
Distance
1,923 nm
Altitude
40,000 ft
Est. Duration
4h 37m
Route Information
Departure

MCO (MCO)

Distance

3,562.3 km (1,923.5 nautical miles)

Arrival

LAX (LAX)

Flight Time

337 minutes (5h 37m)

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 MCO → LAX
4 pilot reports along this route
4 / 4
Reporting smooth
0 / 4
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
PIE UA /OV PIE030030/TM 0009/FL160/TP B737/TB NEG
10m ago
Smooth
DAB UA /OV OMN/TM 2358/FL020/TP C172/SK CLR/WV CALM
21m ago
Smooth
PNS UA /OV PNS270015/TM 2345/FL028/TP DA40/WX 7SM HZ
34m ago
Smooth
JAX UA /OV OCF/TM 2340/FL035/TP P28A/SK VMC
39m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
7,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 7,000 data points along your route from Orlando International Airport, Orlando to Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles.

Your Journey Beta

A brief bumpy patch may occur during cruise. It's nothing to worry about - just keep your seatbelt fastened.

Your route takes you crossing the Gulf of Mexico, across the Sonoran Desert, 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 a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 24 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there a few minutes early.

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 37min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-0:58
Light
0:58-1:26
Light
1:26-1:54
Light
1:54-2:22
Smooth
2:22-2:50
Light
2:50-3:18
Smooth
3:18-3:46
Smooth
3:46-4:13
Smooth
4:13-4:40
Smooth
4:40-5:07
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
MCO Orlando International Airport - Departure
Wind
5 kt (290°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
28°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
LAX Los Angeles International Airport - Arrival
Wind
12 kt (260°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
25°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
a21n
Category
Narrow-Body Aircraft
Size
Medium
Comfort
Single-aisle mainline jets like this offer a comfortable ride. While you may feel turbulence more than on wide-body aircraft, they are engineered to handle it smoothly.
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 MCO → LAX through soft clouds, nothing to crash into.