British Airways BNA LHR BA222
British Airways · Live forecast
BNA → LHR
BA222 · Mar 16, 2026 · 19:25 CD
80
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
8h 10m
Duration
3,624 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY 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 BNA → LHR
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP ACA873 5156N05016W 1501 F380 TUDEP 1519 4722N06718W MS55 299/95 KT CGEFA DDL YAY 161501 J30A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP ITY608 5407N03928W 1501 F360 5400N04000W 1504 5202N05001W MS48 285/35 KT EIHJP QXT EUA 161501 J61A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP VIR45W 5418N02202W 1501 F360 5501N03000W 1538 5401N04000W MS48 214/95 KT GVJAM DDL XXF 161501 J45A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP AAL203 5452N02737W 1501 F380 5501N03000W 1511 5401N04001W MS43 353/43 KT N880BJ DDL XXF 161501 L86A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL229 5527N03640W 1500 F350 5501N04000W 1517 5301N05001W MS47 269/27 KT N13113 DDL IG1 161501 F31A
4m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
13,000 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 13,000 data points along your route from Nashville International, Nashville to London Heathrow Airport, London.

Your Journey Beta

Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains and crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – 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 75 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 58 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.

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 8h 10min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:51
Light
4:51-5:20
Smooth
5:20-5:48
Light
5:48-6:16
Light
6:16-6:44
Light
6:44-7:12
Light
7:12-7:40
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
BNA Nashville International — Departure
Wind
15 kt G24 (290°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
3°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
LHR London Heathrow Airport — Arrival
Wind
8 kt (190°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
12°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
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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.