Virgin Australia
SYD
MEL
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Virgin Australia · Live forecast
SYD
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MEL
100
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
1h 35m
Duration
381 nm
Distance
30,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
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We know turbulence can feel scary — especially on long flights.
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.
Airport conditions
Live weather at departure and arrival
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport — Departure
Wind
10 kt (340°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
22°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
MEL
Melbourne Airport — Arrival
Wind
5 kt (200°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
17°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
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.
Category
Narrow-Body Aircraft
Size
Medium
Comfort
Single-aisle mainline jets like this offer a comfortable ride. While you may feel turbulence more than on wide-body aircraft, they are engineered to handle it smoothly.
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.