American Airlines MIA LHR AA38
American Airlines · Live forecast
MIA → LHR
AA38 · Mar 16, 2026 · 19:30 ED
82
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
8h 45m
Duration
3,839 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying MIA → LHR
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP UAE3TK 5008N03634W 0734 F370 5158N02959W 0804 5258N02000W MS43 249/52 KT A6EQA DDL XXH 160734 F58A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH415 5013N03619W 0733 F410 5158N02959W 0801 5258N02000W MS44 242/52 KT DAIXJ DDL XXH 160733 J82A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP ITY6MO 4932N 02544W 0730 F390 M56 238/86 5000N 02000W 0754 SOMAX KT EIIFC QXT AME 160730 J30A
8m ago
Smooth
ARP ABD7266 4813N03623W 0728 F380 4959N03000W 0758 5059N02000W MS44 240/58 KT TFAMP QXT IGW 160729 F29A
10m ago
Smooth
ARP VIR22Q 4808N03931W 0728 F390 5058N02959W 0814 5158N02000W MS46 269/53 KT GVEII DDL X3A 160728 J58A
10m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
14,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 14,000 data points along your route from Miami International Airport, Miami to London Heathrow Airport, London.

Your Journey Beta

5 hours 40 minutes and 6 hours 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 59 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 43 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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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 8h 45min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:29
Light
1:29-1:58
Smooth
1:58-2:27
Smooth
2:27-2:56
Light
2:56-3:25
Light
3:25-3:54
Light
3:54-4:23
Light
4:23-4:52
Light
4:52-5:21
Light
5:21-5:50
Moderate
5:50-6:19
Moderate
6:19-6:48
Light
6:48-7:17
Light
7:17-7:46
Light
7:46-8:15
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
MIA Miami International Airport — Departure
Wind
15 kt G25 (180°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
24°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
LHR London Heathrow Airport — Arrival
Wind
10 kt (270°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
6°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
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
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.