Your Flight
We analysed more than 11,500 data points along your route from Washington Dulles International Airport, Dulles to London Heathrow Airport, London.
Virgin Atlantic
IAD
LHR
VS22
Virgin Atlantic · Live forecast
IAD
→
LHR
79
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
11h 20m
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
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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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 BAW176A 5350N02205W 0502 F390 5358N02000W 0510 5358N01500W MS57 238/76 KT GVIIN DDL XXF 160502 F94A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP AFR377 4824N05506W 0501 F400 4900N05000W 0523 4958N03959W MS55 298/100 KT FHTYA DDL YDF 160501 J31A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL162 5451N03214W 0459 F370 5500N03000W 0507 5500N02000W MS46 228/71 KT N439DX DDL IG1 160459 J15A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL162 5451N 03210W 0459 F370 M46 225/71 5500N 03000W 0507 5500N 02000W KT N439DX DDL IG1 160459 J16A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP ACA800 5401N01843W 0459 F390 DOGAL 0513 BEXET MS59 259/82 KT CFRSI DDL XXN 160459 L12A
6m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
11,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
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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Flight Timeline 11h 20min
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
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Light
6:00-6:29
Light
6:29-6:58
Light
6:58-7:27
Light
7:27-7:56
Light
7:56-8:25
Light
8:25-8:54
Light
8:54-9:23
Light
9:23-9:52
Light
9:52-10:21
Moderate
10:21-10:50
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
4 mi
Wind
18 kt G34 (220°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
13°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
LHR
London Heathrow Airport — Arrival
Wind
10 kt (270°)
Sky
Few
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
Today
G-VUFO
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.
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.