Your Flight
We analysed more than 7,000 data points along your route from Orlando International Airport, Orlando to John Wayne Orange County International Airport, Santa Ana.
MCO
Orlando International Airport
✈
SNA
John Wayne Orange County International Airport
Route Information
Departure
MCO (MCO)
Distance
3,512.6 km (1,896.7 nautical miles)
Arrival
SNA (SNA)
Estimated Flight Time
273 minutes (4h 33m)
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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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying MCO → SNA
9 pilot reports along this route
5 / 9
Reporting smooth
2 / 9
Light turbulence
2
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
LAL UA /OV LAL/TM 1656/FL002/TP C27J/RM GAIN OF 10 KTS ON FINAL
5m ago
Light
INK UA /OV INK320040/TM 1651/FL360/TP A320/TB CONS LGT CHOP/RM ZFW82
10m ago
Smooth
BPT UA /OV BPT340001/TM 1647/FLDURGC/TP C56X/SK SKC/RM PRETTY CHOPPY
14m ago
Smooth
TLH UA /OV TLH/TM 1645/FL410/TP B739/TB NEG
16m ago
Smooth
DMN UA /OV DMN/TM 1645/FL360/TP B737/TB CONS LGT-MOD/RM ZAB FDCS
16m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
7,000 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
30 minutes, 1 hour 30 minutes, and 2 hours 50 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 and across the Sonoran Desert – these areas can sometimes cause light turbulence.
Mostly Smooth
Overall conditions look mostly smooth with occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 77 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 26 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.
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Flight Timeline 4h 33min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-0:57
Moderate
0:57-1:24
Light
1:24-1:51
Moderate
1:51-2:18
Moderate
2:18-2:45
Light
2:45-3:11
Moderate
3:11-3:37
Light
3:37-4:03
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
16 kt G24 (190°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
28°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
SNA
John Wayne Orange County International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
6 mi
Wind
4 kt (290°)
Sky
Scattered
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.
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.