China Airlines TPE LAX CI5116
China Airlines · Live forecast
TPE → LAX
CI5116 · Apr 17, 2026 · 19:20 TS
Also sold as: BR12 Eva Air
81
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
35h 40m
Duration
5,898 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 TPE → LAX
3 pilot reports along this route
1 / 3
Reporting smooth
0 / 3
Light turbulence
2
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Moderate
SBP UA /OV KSBP330005/TM 1732/FL040/TP GLAS/TB MOD 040-025
21m ago
Moderate
EDW UA /OV PMD240020/TM 1730/FL065/TP C182/TB MOD
23m ago
Smooth
EMT UA /OV KEMT190001/TM 1723/FL011/TP C172/SK BKN020
30m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
21,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 21,000 data points along your route from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, Taoyuan to Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles.

Your Journey Beta

10 hours 45 minutes and 12 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 and over the Sierra Nevada – these areas can sometimes cause light 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 67 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 89 minutes early.

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 35h 40min
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
Smooth
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Light
6:00-6:30
Light
6:30-7:00
Light
7:00-7:30
Light
7:30-8:00
Light
8:00-8:30
Light
8:30-9:00
Light
9:00-9:30
Light
9:30-10:00
Light
10:00-10:30
Light
10:30-11:00
Moderate
11:00-11:30
Light
11:30-12:00
Light
12:00-12:30
Light
12:30-13:00
Moderate
13:00-13:30
Light
13:30-14:00
Light
14:00-14:30
Light
14:30-15:00
Light
15:00-15:30
Light
15:30-16:00
Moderate
16:00-16:30
Moderate
16:30-17:00
Moderate
17:00-17:30
Moderate
17:30-18:00
Moderate
18:00-18:30
Light
18:30-19:00
Light
19:00-19:30
Light
19:30-20:00
Light
20:00-20:30
Light
20:30-21:00
Light
21:00-21:30
Light
21:30-22:00
Light
22:00-22:30
Light
22:30-23:00
Light
23:00-23:30
Light
23:30-24:00
Light
24:00-24:30
Light
24:30-25:00
Light
25:00-25:30
Light
25:30-25:59
Light
25:59-26:28
Light
26:28-26:57
Light
26:57-27:26
Smooth
27:26-27:55
Smooth
27:55-28:24
Light
28:24-28:53
Light
28:53-29:22
Light
29:22-29:51
Light
29:51-30:20
Light
30:20-30:49
Light
30:49-31:18
Light
31:18-31:47
Light
31:47-32:16
Smooth
32:16-32:45
Smooth
32:45-33:14
Smooth
33:14-33:43
Smooth
33:43-34:12
Smooth
34:12-34:41
Smooth
34:41-35:10
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
TPE Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport — Departure
Wind
4 kt (130°)
Sky
Few Clouds
Temperature
23°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
LAX Los Angeles International Airport — Arrival
Wind
6 kt (250°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
18°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Morning Flight Departure
Time of day
Morning Flight
Tip
Morning flights typically experience smoother conditions as the atmosphere is more stable and thermal turbulence hasn't yet developed.
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.