Your Flight
We analysed more than 16,500 data points along your route from Beijing Capital International Airport, Beijing to Vancouver International Airport, Vancouver.
Air Canada
PEK
YVR
AC30
Air Canada · Live forecast
PEK
→
YVR
92
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
35h 5m
Duration
4,585 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
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 PEK → YVR
1 pilot report along this route
1 / 1
Reporting smooth
0 / 1
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ENA UA /OV ENA010005/TM 1439/FL004/TP C208/SK OVC 004 TOP 007/TB NEG/IC NEG/RM DURC
9m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
16,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
A brief bumpy patch may occur during cruise. It's nothing to worry about - just keep your seatbelt fastened.
Your route takes you over the Alaska Range and crossing the North Pacific Ocean – these areas 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 calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 30 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 27 minutes early.
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.
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Flight Timeline 35h 05min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Smooth
1:30-2:00
Smooth
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Smooth
5:00-5:30
Smooth
5:30-6:00
Smooth
6:00-6:30
Light
6:30-7:00
Light
7:00-7:30
Smooth
7:30-8:00
Smooth
8:00-8:30
Light
8:30-9:00
Light
9:00-9:30
Light
9:30-10:00
Smooth
10:00-10:30
Smooth
10:30-11:00
Smooth
11:00-11:30
Smooth
11:30-12:00
Smooth
12:00-12:30
Smooth
12:30-13:00
Smooth
13:00-13:30
Smooth
13:30-14:00
Smooth
14:00-14:30
Smooth
14:30-15:00
Smooth
15:00-15:30
Smooth
15:30-16:00
Smooth
16:00-16:30
Smooth
16:30-17:00
Smooth
17:00-17:30
Smooth
17:30-18:00
Smooth
18:00-18:30
Smooth
18:30-19:00
Smooth
19:00-19:30
Smooth
19:30-20:00
Smooth
20:00-20:30
Smooth
20:30-21:00
Smooth
21:00-21:30
Smooth
21:30-22:00
Smooth
22:00-22:30
Smooth
22:30-22:59
Smooth
22:59-23:28
Smooth
23:28-23:57
Smooth
23:57-24:26
Smooth
24:26-24:55
Smooth
24:55-25:24
Light
25:24-25:53
Light
25:53-26:22
Light
26:22-26:51
Light
26:51-27:20
Light
27:20-27:49
Light
27:49-28:18
Light
28:18-28:47
Light
28:47-29:16
Light
29:16-29:45
Light
29:45-30:14
Light
30:14-30:43
Light
30:43-31:12
Light
31:12-31:41
Moderate
31:41-32:10
Light
32:10-32:39
Light
32:39-33:08
Light
33:08-33:37
Light
33:37-34:06
Smooth
34:06-34:35
Smooth
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
PEK
Beijing Capital International Airport — Departure
Visibility
3 mi
Wind
4 kt (190°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
17°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
YVR
Vancouver International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
10+ mi
Wind
8 kt (60°)
Sky
Few Clouds
Temperature
6°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Afternoon Flight Departure
Time of day
Afternoon Flight
Tip
Afternoon flights may encounter more turbulence due to thermal activity as the sun heats the ground, creating rising air currents.
When
Today
boeing 787-9 dreamliner
Category
Wide-Body Aircraft
Size
Large
Comfort
Large, twin-aisle aircraft like this generally provide the smoothest ride through turbulence due to their size, weight, and advanced stabilization systems.
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.