Your Flight
We analysed more than 2,000 data points along your route from Salt Lake City International Airport, Salt Lake City to Van Nuys Airport, Van Nuys.
SLC
Salt Lake City International Airport
✈
VNY
Van Nuys Airport
Route Information
Departure
SLC (SLC)
Distance
929.4 km (501.9 nautical miles)
Arrival
VNY (VNY)
Estimated Flight Time
100 minutes (1h 40m)
Flight Profile
Cruise Altitude: 30,000 ft (Flight Level 300)
Route calculated using great circle navigation
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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This report is built for you: what bumps feel like, when they happen, and why you'll be completely safe. 1 in 3 passengers feel exactly like you.
Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying SLC → VNY
3 pilot reports along this route
0 / 3
Reporting smooth
2 / 3
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Light
VGT UA /OV LAS344008/TM 2148/FL038/TP PC24/TB LGT CHOP
40m ago
Light
VEL UA /OV MTU296095/TM 2147/FL330/TP A21N/TB CONS LGT CHOP /ZLC
41m ago
Smooth
VGT UA /OV LAS312014/TM 2132/FL048/TP BE55/TB LGT-MOD
56m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
2,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
15 minutes and 1 hour 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 Rocky Mountains and over the Sierra Nevada – these areas can sometimes cause light turbulence.
Mostly Smooth
Overall conditions look mostly smooth with occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 55 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.
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Flight Timeline 1h 40min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:20-0:50
Moderate
0:50-1:20
Moderate
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
10 kt G15 (330°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
7°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
VNY
Van Nuys Airport — Arrival
Wind
12 kt (140°)
Sky
Clear
Temperature
25°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
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.