Starlux TPE PHX JX26
Starlux · Live forecast
TPE → PHX
JX26 · Apr 19, 2026 · 20:10 TS · airbus a350-941
85
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
36h 30m
Duration
6,163 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
Smooth Light Moderate Severe

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AI-powered flight briefing
22,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 22,000 data points along your route from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, Taoyuan to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix.

Your Journey Beta

A brief bumpy patch may occur during cruise. It's nothing to worry about - just keep your seatbelt fastened.

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

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 66 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 79 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.

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 36h 30min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Smooth
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Smooth
3:00-3:30
Smooth
3:30-4:00
Smooth
4:00-4:30
Smooth
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
Light
11:00-11:30
Light
11:30-12:00
Light
12:00-12:30
Light
12:30-13:00
Smooth
13:00-13:30
Smooth
13:30-14:00
Smooth
14:00-14:30
Smooth
14:30-15:00
Smooth
15:00-15:30
Smooth
15:30-16:00
Smooth
16:00-16:30
Smooth
16:30-17:00
Smooth
17:00-17:30
Smooth
17:30-18:00
Smooth
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
Moderate
22:00-22:30
Light
22:30-23:00
Light
23:00-23:30
Moderate
23:30-24:00
Light
24:00-24:30
Moderate
24:30-25:00
Light
25:00-25:30
Light
25:30-26:00
Moderate
26:00-26:30
Light
26:30-27:00
Light
27:00-27:30
Light
27:30-28:00
Smooth
28:00-28:30
Smooth
28:30-29:00
Light
29:00-29:30
Light
29:30-30:00
Light
30:00-30:30
Light
30:30-31:00
Smooth
31:00-31:30
Smooth
31:30-32:00
Smooth
32:00-32:30
Smooth
32:30-33:00
Light
33:00-33:30
Light
33:30-34:00
Light
34:00-34:30
Light
34:30-35:00
Smooth
35:00-35:30
Smooth
35:30-36:00
Light
Landing
Light
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
7 kt (120°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
27°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport — Arrival
Wind
7 kt (90°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
22°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Afternoon Flight Departure
Time of day
Afternoon Flight
Tip
Afternoon flights may encounter more turbulence due to thermal activity as the sun heats the ground, creating rising air currents.
When
Today
airbus a350-941
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.