Your Flight
We analysed more than 13,500 data points along your route from Orlando International Airport, Orlando to London Heathrow Airport, London.
Virgin Atlantic
MCO
LHR
VS92
Virgin Atlantic · Live forecast
MCO
→
LHR
83
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
8h 30m
Duration
3,761 nm
Distance
39,000 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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Live pilot reports from aircraft flying MCO → LHR
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP AAL200 4952N04035W 0125 F390 5000N04000W 0127 5200N03000W MS43 215/64 KT N797AN DDL XXH 020125 F67A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP N95BD 5208N02902W 0124 F390 5300N02000W 0202 MALOT MS57 258/79 KT N95BD DDL XXH 020124 A17A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH479 4956N04008W 0123 F380 5000N04000W 0124 5158N02959W MS43 342/56 KT DABPC DDL XXH 020123 L69A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH443 4951N04028W 0123 F360 5000N04000W 0126 5158N02959W MS41 228/56 KT DAIGN DDL XXH 020124 J83A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP OCN539 4724N04850W 0122 F370 4959N03959W 0206 5159N03000W MS45 243/38 KT DAIKF DDL XXH 020122 J99A
6m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
13,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
1 hour 35 minutes, 5 hours 15 minutes, and 8 hours 10 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 – conditions there can sometimes cause light 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 63 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 53 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.
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Flight Timeline 8h 30min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Moderate
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:30
Smooth
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Moderate
5:30-6:00
Light
6:00-6:30
Light
6:30-7:00
Light
7:00-7:30
Light
7:30-8:00
Light
Landing
Moderate
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
8 kt (290°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
28°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
LHR
London Heathrow Airport — Arrival
Visibility
3 mi
Wind
10 kt (250°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
15°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Evening Flight Departure
Time of day
Evening Flight
Tip
Evening and night flights typically offer smoother conditions as thermal activity subsides and the atmosphere stabilizes after sunset.
When
Today
airbus a330-343
Category
Wide-Body Aircraft
Size
Large
Comfort
Large, twin-aisle aircraft like this generally provide the smoothest ride through turbulence due to their size, weight, and advanced stabilization systems.
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.