American Airlines PHX LHR AA194
American Airlines · Live forecast
PHX → LHR
AA194 · Apr 18, 2026 · 16:30 MS
85
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
10h 20m
Duration
4,569 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 PHX → LHR
7 pilot reports along this route
7 / 7
Reporting smooth
0 / 7
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP KLM250 6015N03338W 0056 F390 5959N03000W 0108 5859N02001W MS46 352/41 KT PHBHH QXT EUA 180056 L54A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP BOX617 5736N01752W 0043 F363 SUNOT 0055 KESIX MS47 269/25 KT DAALW QXT AME 180043 F76A
15m ago
Smooth
FAR UA /OV FAR090015/TM 0037/FL050/TP E170/SK OVC052-TOP067/TA M08/IC LGT MX
21m ago
Smooth
DEN UA /OV KDEN/TM 0033/FLSFC/TP CRJ2/TB NEG
25m ago
Smooth
ARP AMX008 5907N03431W 0030 F380 5901N04000W 0053 5701N05001W MS47 252/49 KT N966AM DDL XXN 180031 L18A
28m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
16,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 16,500 data points along your route from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix to London Heathrow Airport, London.

Your Journey Beta

4 hours 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 across the Sonoran Desert, over the Rocky Mountains, and crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – 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 52 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 50 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 10h 20min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Light
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
Moderate
5:00-5:29
Smooth
5:29-5:58
Light
5:58-6:27
Light
6:27-6:56
Light
6:56-7:25
Light
7:25-7:54
Light
7:54-8:23
Light
8:23-8:52
Light
8:52-9:21
Smooth
9:21-9:50
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
PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport — Departure
Wind
5 kt (270°)
Sky
Clear
Temperature
29°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
LHR London Heathrow Airport — Arrival
Wind
8 kt (290°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
11°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
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.