MCO
Orlando International Airport
✈
SLC
Salt Lake City International Airport
Distance
1,676 nm
Altitude
40,000 ft
Est. Duration
4h 4m
Route Information
Departure

MCO (MCO)

Distance

3,103.4 km (1,675.7 nautical miles)

Arrival

SLC (SLC)

Flight Time

307 minutes (5h 7m)

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. 7 bumpier stretches, about 280 min in total.
  • 0:00-0:30 · Takeoff · light bumps (~30 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 0:30-0:58 · moderate bumps (~28 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 0:58-1:54 · light bumps (~56 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 1:54-2:22 · moderate bumps (~28 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 2:22-3:43 · light bumps (~81 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 3:43-4:10 · smooth
  • 4:10-4:37 · light bumps (~27 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 4:37-5:07 · Landing · moderate bumps (~30 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
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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 → SLC
6 pilot reports along this route
4 / 6
Reporting smooth
0 / 6
Light turbulence
2
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
MTJ UA /OV MTJ110015/TM 1939/FL170/TP H25B/SK TOP 170/TB NEG/IC NEG/RM -ZDVWC
13m ago
Smooth
ASE UA /OV DBL120040/TM 1938/FL230/TP B752/TB NEG/IC NEG/RM -ZDVWC-06
14m ago
Smooth
FPR UA /OV FPR280004/TM 1937/FL014/TP B350/SK BKN014
15m ago
Moderate
OKC UA /OV OKC100007/TM 1933/FL070/TP E170/TB MOD 040-070
19m ago
Moderate
MLB UA /OV MLB210020/TM 1931/FL060/TP P32R/WX +RA/TB MOD
21m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
6,000 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta

34 minutes and 2 hours 20 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 Gulf of Mexico, over the Appalachian Mountains, and over the Rocky Mountains – 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 calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 66 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 24 minutes.

Landing

Landing should feel a bit bumpy on descent 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
Flight Timeline 5h 07min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:58
Moderate
0:58-1:26
Light
1:26-1:54
Light
1:54-2:22
Moderate
2:22-2:49
Light
2:49-3:16
Light
3:16-3:43
Light
3:43-4:10
Smooth
4:10-4:37
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
16 kt G24 (60°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
27°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
SLC Salt Lake City International Airport - Arrival
Wind
12 kt G24 (180°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
17°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.

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Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.