Your Flight
We analysed more than 13,000 data points along your route from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, Atlanta to Manchester Airport, Manchester, Greater Manchester.
Virgin Atlantic
ATL
MAN
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Virgin Atlantic · Live forecast
ATL
→
MAN
77
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
7h 55m
Duration
3,554 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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Live pilot reports from aircraft flying ATL → MAN
15 pilot reports along this route
14 / 15
Reporting smooth
1 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP RCH875 5414N 04337W 0026 F360 M46 239/26 5230N 05000W 0101 SAXAN KT 66157A DDL XXN 160026 F10A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP RCH738 5437N 03220W 0016 F270 M39 219/140 5500N 03000W 0025 5600N 02000W KT 21110A DDL XXN 160016 F65A
14m ago
Smooth
ARP RCH744 5250N04105W 0015 F290 5300N04000W 0020 5500N03000W MS47 208/40 KT 23292A DDL XXN 160015 F98A
15m ago
Smooth
ARP AIC126 5444N04343W 0015 F310 5500N04000W 0031 5600N03000W MS51 266/25 KT VTAEM QXT AME 160015 F64A
15m ago
Smooth
ARP RCH738 5433N03248W 0014 F270 5500N03000W 0025 5600N02000W MS38 216/142 KT 21110A DDL XXN 160015 F64A
16m ago
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13,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
5 hours 45 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 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 73 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 55 minutes early.
Landing
Landing should feel smooth with possible light bumps 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
Light
5:00-5:29
Light
5:29-5:58
Moderate
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
11 kt G21 (160°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
21°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
MAN
Manchester Airport — Arrival
Wind
14 kt (270°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
5°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
Tomorrow — conditions may change
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.