British Airways IAD LHR BA292
British Airways · Live forecast
IAD → LHR
BA292 · Mar 16, 2026 · 22:45 · G-ZBJF
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Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
11h 15m
Duration
3,187 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
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 IAD → LHR
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP KLM100 5421N 03506W 0617 F370 M42 229/46 5430N 03000W 0637 5500N 02000W KT PHBQB QXT AME 160617 F54A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP ACA872 5259N01857W 0617 F380 MALOT 0633 GISTI MS64 250/99 KT CGEFA DDL XXH 160618 J12A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL136 5400N 02957W 0616 F330 M46 214/90 5500N 02000W 0655 RESNO KT N806NW DDL IG1 160617 J42A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP AAL70 5052N04200W 0614 F390 5100N04000W 0622 5400N03000W MS46 279/41 KT N833AA DDL XXH 160614 L67A
8m ago
Smooth
ARP LOT5N 4859N05443W 0613 F350 ELSIR 0625 5000N05000W MS58 309/123 KT ECOJL QXS YYT 160613 F11A
9m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
11,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 11,500 data points along your route from Washington Dulles International Airport, Dulles to London Heathrow Airport, London.

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 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 72 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 49 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.

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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 11h 15min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Smooth
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
3:30-3:59
Light
3:59-4:28
Light
4:28-4:57
Light
4:57-5:26
Light
5:26-5:55
Light
5:55-6:24
Light
6:24-6:53
Light
6:53-7:22
Light
7:22-7:51
Light
7:51-8:20
Light
8:20-8:49
Light
8:49-9:18
Light
9:18-9:47
Light
9:47-10:16
Moderate
10:16-10:45
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
IAD Washington Dulles International Airport — Departure
Visibility
9 mi
Wind
18 kt G34 (220°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
15°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
LHR London Heathrow Airport — Arrival
Wind
10 kt (270°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
6°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
G-ZBJF
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.