SZX
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
✈
MEX
Benito Juárez International Airport
Distance
7,630 nm
Altitude
39,000 ft
Est. Duration
17h 18m
Route Information
Departure

SZX (SZX)

Distance

14,129.9 km (7,629.5 nautical miles)

Arrival

MEX (MEX)

Flight Time

950 minutes (15h 50m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 39,000 ft (Flight Level 390)

Route calculated using great circle navigation

Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity, higher means rougher
Smooth Light Moderate Severe
Your flight, stretch by stretch
Some bumps expected. 11 bumpier stretches, about 890 min in total.
  • 0:00-1:30 · Takeoff · moderate bumps (~90 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 1:30-2:00 · light bumps (~30 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 2:00-2:30 · moderate bumps (~30 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 2:30-4:30 · light bumps (~120 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 4:30-5:00 · smooth
  • 5:00-6:30 · light bumps (~90 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 6:30-7:00 · smooth
  • 7:00-9:00 · light bumps (~120 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 9:00-10:00 · moderate bumps (~60 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 10:00-10:59 · light bumps (~59 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 10:59-11:28 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 11:28-15:20 · light bumps (~232 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 15:20-15:50 · Landing · moderate bumps (~30 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
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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 they don't put the aircraft in danger. Many passengers feel exactly the same way.
Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying SZX → MEX
3 pilot reports along this route
2 / 3
Reporting smooth
0 / 3
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
TUS UA /OV RWY 12/TM 1958/FLDURD/TP E75L/TB A LITTLE CHOPPY/RM +/-10KTS ON FINAL LLWS
15m ago
Smooth
DVT UA /OV KDVT300/005/TM 1952/FL040/TP PRM1/SK OVC060
21m ago
Moderate
PHX UA /OV PXR140025/TM 1945/FL120/TP A321/WX RA/TB MOD CHOP
28m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
27,500 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 27,500 data points along your route from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, Shenzhen (Bao'an) to Benito Juárez International Airport, Ciudad de México.

Your Journey Beta

26 minutes, 1 hour 20 minutes, and 9 hours 30 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 crossing the North Pacific Ocean, crossing the North Pacific Ocean, over the Sierra Nevada, and across the Sonoran Desert – 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 a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 67 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 94 minutes early.

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.

Relaxation Exercises
ZeroTurb Index (ZTI): Powered by our turbulence prediction algorithm combining atmospheric Richardson Number, wind shear analysis, temperature gradients, and geomagnetic activity. Learn more
Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 15h 50min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-1:00
Moderate
1:00-1:30
Moderate
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Moderate
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Smooth
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Light
6:00-6:30
Light
6:30-7:00
Smooth
7:00-7:30
Light
7:30-8:00
Light
8:00-8:30
Light
8:30-9:00
Light
9:00-9:30
Moderate
9:30-10:00
Moderate
10:00-10:30
Light
10:30-10:59
Light
10:59-11:28
Moderate
11:28-11:57
Light
11:57-12:26
Light
12:26-12:55
Light
12:55-13:24
Light
13:24-13:53
Light
13:53-14:22
Light
14:22-14:51
Light
14:51-15:20
Light
Landing
Moderate
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
SZX Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport - Departure
Wind
8 kt (130°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
26°C
Conditions
MVFR - Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
MEX Benito Juárez International Airport - Arrival
Visibility
3 mi
Wind
7 kt (360°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
22°C
Conditions
MVFR - Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
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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:

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

Fly this route, calmly Game · Beta A calming mini-game. Glide SZX → MEX, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.