Your Flight
We analysed more than 13,000 data points along your route from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, Atlanta to London Heathrow Airport, London.
Virgin Atlantic
ATL
LHR
VS104
Virgin Atlantic · Live forecast
ATL
→
LHR
80
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
7h 55m
Duration
3,651 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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Your flight departs in less than 6 hours. The forecast is unlikely to change significantly at this point.
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying ATL → LHR
15 pilot reports along this route
13 / 15
Reporting smooth
1 / 15
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP DLH404 5405N03940W 2057 F360 5400N04000W 2059 5001N05001W MS47 303/55 KT DAIGW DDL XXF 162057 J59A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW183 5326N01420W 2056 F380 NEBIN 2059 5430N02000W MS58 232/101 KT GVIIL DDL BLY 162056 F20A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP AIC106 4604N05912W 2054 F350 NICSO 2128 4800N05000W MS54 292/52 KT VTJRH QXS YQY 162054 J74A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP CMB522 5312N03913W 2053 F300 5300N04000W 2057 4800N05000W MS49 307/62 KT N662GT DDL IG1 162053 F37A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW37J 5406N 02510W 2053 F360 M42 222/45 5400N 03000W 2115 5230N 04000W KT GVIIJ DDL XXF 162053 F48A
7m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
13,000 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains and crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – these areas can sometimes cause light turbulence.
Mostly Smooth
Overall conditions look mostly smooth with occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 76 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 60 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.
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Flight Timeline 7h 55min
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
Light
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
5:00-5:29
Light
5:29-5:58
Light
5:58-6:27
Light
6:27-6:56
Light
6:56-7:25
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
ATL
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International — Departure
Wind
19 kt G30 (300°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
3°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
LHR
London Heathrow Airport — Arrival
Wind
8 kt (190°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
11°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
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
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.