Cathay Pacific HKG ANC CX86
Cathay Pacific · Live forecast
HKG → ANC
CX86 · Mar 16, 2026 · 05:55 HKS
87
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
33h 40m
Duration
4,409 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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16,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 16,000 data points along your route from Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, Anchorage.

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 South China Sea, crossing the Sea of Japan, crossing the Bering Sea, and over the Alaska Range – 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 calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 47 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 41 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 33h 40min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:30-1:00
Smooth
1:00-1:30
Smooth
1:30-2:00
Smooth
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Smooth
4:00-4:30
Light
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
Light
14:00-14:30
Light
14:30-15:00
Light
15:00-15:30
Light
15:30-16:00
Light
16:00-16:30
Light
16:30-17:00
Smooth
17:00-17:30
Smooth
17:30-18:00
Smooth
18:00-18:30
Smooth
18:30-19:00
Smooth
19:00-19:30
Smooth
19:30-20:00
Smooth
20:00-20:30
Smooth
20:30-21:00
Smooth
21:00-21:30
Light
21:30-22:00
Smooth
22:00-22:30
Smooth
22:30-23:00
Light
23:00-23:30
Smooth
23:30-23:59
Light
23:59-24:28
Light
24:28-24:57
Light
24:57-25:26
Light
25:26-25:55
Light
25:55-26:24
Moderate
26:24-26:53
Light
26:53-27:22
Light
27:22-27:51
Light
27:51-28:20
Light
28:20-28:49
Smooth
28:49-29:18
Smooth
29:18-29:47
Light
29:47-30:16
Smooth
30:16-30:45
Smooth
30:45-31:14
Light
31:14-31:43
Light
31:43-32:12
Light
32:12-32:41
Light
32:41-33:10
Smooth
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
HKG Hong Kong International Airport — Departure
Wind
10 kt (100°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
24°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
ANC Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport — Arrival
Wind
18 kt G27 (360°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
-10°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.
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:

Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.