American Airlines MIA UIO AA2259
American Airlines · Live forecast
MIA → UIO
AA2259 · Mar 16, 2026 · 18:51 ED
87
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
3h 13m
Duration
1,560 nm
Distance
35,000 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 → UIO
1 pilot report along this route
1 / 1
Reporting smooth
0 / 1
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
OPF UA /OV OPF/TM 1811/FL017/TP FA20/RM +/-10 KT SFC-008 DURD RY27R OPF
12m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
5,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 5,500 data points along your route from Miami International Airport, Miami to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, Quito.

Your Journey Beta

1 hour 45 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, crossing the North Pacific Ocean, and over the Andes – 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 possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 36 knots.

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.

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
Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 3h 13min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:46
Light
0:46-1:12
Light
1:12-1:38
Light
1:38-2:03
Moderate
2:03-2:28
Smooth
2:28-2:53
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
12 kt G19 (220°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
29°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
UIO Mariscal Sucre International Airport — Arrival
Wind
5 kt (40°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
25°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.