Your Flight
We analysed more than 11,000 data points along your route from Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport, Lisbon.
American Airlines
PHL
LIS
AA258
American Airlines · Live forecast
PHL
→
LIS
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Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
10h 55m
Duration
2,997 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 PHL → LIS
8 pilot reports along this route
7 / 8
Reporting smooth
0 / 8
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP N294DL 4503N 04837W 0739 F410 M55 302/83 4500N 04000W 0819 4500N 03000W KT N294DL DDL XXH 160739 A64A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL146 4523N04225W 0739 F350 4600N04000W 0751 4900N03000W MS45 297/86 KT N663UA DDL XXN 160739 F81A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW2202 4532N 03247W 0732 F370 M50 239/102 4630N 03000W 0745 5000N 02000W KT GYMMA DDL XXH 160732 F50A
10m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL84 4542N05145W 0729 F330 4600N05000W 0738 4700N04000W MS55 314/104 KT N814NW DDL IG1 160730 J72A
13m ago
Smooth
ARP N294DL 4501N05141W 0725 F390 4500N05000W 0732 4500N04000W MS67 288/105 KT N294DL DDL YYT 160725 A49A
17m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
11,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
1 hour, 1 hour 35 minutes, and 2 hours 20 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 over the Appalachian Mountains and crossing the North Atlantic 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 possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 70 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 45 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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Flight Timeline 10h 55min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Moderate
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Moderate
2:00-2:30
Moderate
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Smooth
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Light
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
8:00-8:29
Light
8:29-8:58
Light
8:58-9:27
Light
9:27-9:56
Smooth
9:56-10:25
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
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport — Departure
Visibility
5 mi
Wind
18 kt G35 (190°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
13°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
LIS
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport — Arrival
Wind
7 kt (60°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
11°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
b788
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.