Your Flight
We analysed more than 16,500 data points along your route from Vancouver International Airport, Vancouver to Beijing Capital International Airport, Beijing.
Air China
YVR
PEK
CA992
Air China · Live forecast
YVR
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PEK
88
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
4h 15m
Duration
4,585 nm
Distance
40,000 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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16,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
17 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 Alaska Range – 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 a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 27 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 19 minutes.
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 4h 15min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:20-0:47
Light
0:47-1:14
Light
1:14-1:41
Smooth
1:41-2:08
Smooth
2:08-2:35
Light
2:35-3:02
Light
3:02-3:29
Light
3:29-3:55
Light
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
YVR
Vancouver International Airport — Departure
Visibility
10+ mi
Wind
10 kt (280°)
Sky
Clear
Temperature
17°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
PEK
Beijing Capital International Airport — Arrival
Wind
8 kt (100°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
27°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
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.
When
Today
boeing 777-39l(er)
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:
- 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.