Virgin Atlantic MIA LHR VS6
Virgin Atlantic · Live forecast
MIA → LHR
VS6 · Jul 17, 2026 · 18:05 ED
91
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
9h 0m
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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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 AAL174 4547N05113W 0213 F390 4600N05000W 0218 4800N04000W MS47 236/82 KT N768AA QXS YYT 170213 F54A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH419 5002N03945W 0212 F370 5100N03000W 0258 5200N02000W MS52 236/30 KT DAIHW DDL XXH 170212 J52A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH463 4804N03920W 0212 F350 4858N03000W 0256 4958N02000W MS45 226/16 KT DABYS DDL XXN 170212 F05A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP ELY002 5028N02616W 0212 F370 5059N02000W 0241 DINIM MS52 319/23 KT 4XEDM QXT AME 170212 L89A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL52 4830N03608W 0211 F340 4900N03000W 0242 5000N02000W MS44 020/23 KT N643UA DDL XXN 170212 F51A
4m 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 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 43 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 30 minutes early.

Landing

Landing should feel smooth 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 9h 00min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Smooth
1:00-1:30
Smooth
1:30-2:00
Smooth
2:00-2:30
Smooth
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:30
Light
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
8:00-8:30
Smooth
Landing
Smooth
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
Sky
Broken
Temperature
30°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
LHR London Heathrow Airport — Arrival
Wind
5 kt (30°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
18°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.

This forecast integrates data from:

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

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