Air China Ltd IAD PEK CA818
Air China Ltd · Live forecast
IAD PEK
CA818 · Mar 16, 2026 · 23:00
94
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
20h 55m
Duration
6,000 nm
Distance
40,000 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 IAD → PEK
9 pilot reports along this route
5 / 9
Reporting smooth
1 / 9
Light turbulence
3
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ESN UA /OV KESN/TM 2332/FL010/TP FA10/SK BKN010
14m ago
Severe
MDT UA /OV MDT/TM 2330/FL030/TP C55B/TB SEVERE ON CLIMBOUT FROM AIRPORT
16m ago
Light
BWI UA /OV BAL280005/TM 2315/FL080/TP B738/TB LGT CHOP SFC-050 SMOOTH ABV
31m ago
Smooth
MDT UA /OV MDT/TM 2309/FL013/TP GA5C/SK OVC013
37m ago
Smooth
CHO UA /OV CHO030010/TM 2308/FL030/TP CRJ9/SK BKN036
38m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
21,500 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
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 41 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 11 minutes.

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 20h 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
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Smooth
6:00-6:30
Smooth
6:30-7:00
Smooth
7:00-7:30
Smooth
7:30-8:00
Smooth
8:00-8:30
Smooth
8:30-9:00
Smooth
9:00-9:30
Smooth
9:30-10:00
Smooth
10:00-10:30
Smooth
10:30-11:00
Smooth
11:00-11:30
Smooth
11:30-12:00
Smooth
12:00-12:30
Smooth
12:30-13:00
Smooth
13:00-13:30
Light
13:30-14:00
Smooth
14:00-14:30
Smooth
14:30-15:00
Smooth
15:00-15:30
Smooth
15:30-16:00
Smooth
16:00-16:30
Smooth
16:30-17:00
Smooth
17:00-17:30
Smooth
17:30-18:00
Light
18:00-18:29
Smooth
18:29-18:58
Light
18:58-19:27
Smooth
19:27-19:56
Light
19:56-20:25
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
IAD Washington Dulles International Airport — Departure
Wind
24 kt G45 (270°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
18°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
PEK Beijing Capital International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
4 mi
Wind
8 kt (340°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
2°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
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
b748
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.