Fedex SLC LAX FX716
Fedex · Live forecast
SLC → LAX
FX716 · Mar 16, 2026 · 22:04 · N262FE
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Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
30h 22m
Duration
513 nm
Distance
30,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
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2,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 2,000 data points along your route from Salt Lake City International Airport, Salt Lake City to Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles.

Your Journey Beta

Some bumpy patches are scattered throughout the flight. Keep your seatbelt fastened when seated.

Your route takes you over the Rocky Mountains – conditions there can sometimes cause light turbulence.

Mostly Smooth

Overall conditions look mostly smooth with occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 64 knots.

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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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 30h 22min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Smooth
1:00-1:30
Smooth
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Smooth
2:30-3:00
Smooth
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Smooth
4:00-4:30
Smooth
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Smooth
5:30-6:00
Smooth
6:00-6:30
Light
6:30-7:00
Smooth
7:00-7:30
Smooth
7:30-8:00
Light
8:00-8:30
Smooth
8:30-9:00
Smooth
9:00-9:30
Smooth
9:30-10:00
Light
10:00-10:30
Smooth
10:30-11:00
Smooth
11:00-11:30
Light
11:30-12:00
Smooth
12:00-12:30
Smooth
12:30-13:00
Light
13:00-13:30
Smooth
13:30-14:00
Smooth
14:00-14:30
Light
14:30-15:00
Smooth
15:00-15:30
Smooth
15:30-16:00
Light
16:00-16:30
Smooth
16:30-17:00
Smooth
17:00-17:30
Smooth
17:30-18:00
Light
18:00-18:30
Smooth
18:30-19:00
Smooth
19:00-19:30
Light
19:30-20:00
Smooth
20:00-20:30
Smooth
20:30-21:00
Moderate
21:00-21:30
Smooth
21:30-22:00
Smooth
22:00-22:30
Light
22:30-23:00
Smooth
23:00-23:30
Smooth
23:30-24:00
Light
24:00-24:30
Smooth
24:30-25:00
Smooth
25:00-25:30
Smooth
25:30-26:00
Light
26:00-26:29
Smooth
26:29-26:58
Smooth
26:58-27:27
Light
27:27-27:56
Smooth
27:56-28:25
Smooth
28:25-28:54
Light
28:54-29:23
Smooth
29:23-29:52
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
SLC Salt Lake City International Airport — Departure
Wind
7 kt (320°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
4°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
LAX Los Angeles International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
6 mi
Wind
4 kt (90°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
15°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
N262FE
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.

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