LAX
Los Angeles International Airport
✈
DAL
Dallas Love Field
Distance
1,081 nm
Altitude
35,000 ft
Est. Duration
2h 45m
Route Information
Departure

LAX (LAX)

Distance

2,001.2 km (1,080.6 nautical miles)

Arrival

DAL (DAL)

Estimated Flight Time

165 minutes (2h 45m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 35,000 ft (Flight Level 350)

Route calculated using great circle navigation

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 LAX → DAL
3 pilot reports along this route
0 / 3
Reporting smooth
1 / 3
Light turbulence
2
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Moderate
DFW UA /OV UKW/TM 0137/FL170/TP C750/TB MOD/RM ZFW75
27m ago
Light
TUS UA /OV TUS018058/TM 0135/FL380/TP B737/TB CONS LGT CHOP/RM ZAB FDCS
29m ago
Moderate
ABI UA /OV ABI/TM 0129/FL470/TP GLF6/TB MOD CHOP/RM ZFW94
35m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
4,000 data points analyzed
Your Flight

We analysed more than 4,000 data points along your route from Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles to Dallas Love Field, Dallas.

Your Journey Beta

1 hour 45 minutes and 2 hours 30 minutes into the flight: Expect more intense turbulence. Keep your seatbelt fastened.
1 hour 15 minutes into the flight: Some moderate bumps expected.
The crew may adjust altitude or ask you to stay seated during these sections.
The rest of the flight should be smooth.

Your route takes you over the Sierra Nevada and across the Sonoran Desert – these areas can sometimes cause light turbulence.

Buckle Up

We're expecting some turbulence during this flight. Please keep your seatbelt fastened. Remember: turbulence is uncomfortable but aircraft handle it safely. Pilots often adjust altitude or route to find smoother air.

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Standard wind conditions expected at cruising altitude.

Landing

Landing should feel expect some bumps on approach 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 2h 45min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:20-0:45
Moderate
0:45-1:10
Moderate
1:10-1:35
Moderate
1:35-2:00
Moderate
2:00-2:25
Severe
Landing
Severe
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
LAX Los Angeles International Airport — Departure
Wind
10 kt (270°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
18°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
DAL Dallas Love Field — Arrival
Wind
30 kt G40 (340°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
11°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
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.