British Airways LAX LHR BA282
British Airways · Live forecast
LAX → LHR
BA282 · Mar 16, 2026 · 16:30 PD · G-STBC
88
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
10h 30m
Duration
4,730 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 LAX → LHR
9 pilot reports along this route
8 / 9
Reporting smooth
0 / 9
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Moderate
VNY UA /OV FIM140010/TM 0030/FL055/TP RV6/TB MOD TURB
12m ago
Smooth
ARP VIR25B 6054N 03431W 0026 F360 M47 353/34 6032N 04001W 0047 5902N 05002W KT GVSPY DDL XXN 160026 L78A
16m ago
Smooth
ARP ELY1003 6133N 03527W 0023 F400 M45 226/31 6100N 04000W 0040 5800N 05000W KT 4XECF QXT AME 160023 F48A
19m ago
Smooth
ARP VIR25B 6101N03050W 0012 F360 6032N04001W 0047 5902N05002W MS47 244/38 KT GVSPY DDL KEF 160012 L74A
30m ago
Smooth
ARP ELY1003 6153N03146W 0009 F400 6100N04000W 0040 5800N05000W MS46 232/28 KT 4XECF QXT AME 160009 F46A
33m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
17,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 17,000 data points along your route from Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles to London Heathrow Airport, London.

Your Journey Beta

25 minutes, 39 minutes, and 1 hour 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, over the Rocky Mountains, and crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – 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 a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 59 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 13 minutes early.

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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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 10h 30min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-1:00
Moderate
1:00-1:30
Moderate
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Smooth
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Smooth
4:00-4:30
Smooth
4:30-5:00
Smooth
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Light
6:00-6:30
Light
6:30-7:00
Smooth
7:00-7:30
Light
7:30-8:00
Smooth
8:00-8:30
Light
8:30-9:00
Light
9:00-9:30
Light
9:30-10:00
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
LAX Los Angeles International Airport — Departure
Wind
8 kt (260°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
19°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
LHR London Heathrow Airport — Arrival
Wind
17 kt G27 (270°)
Sky
Unknown
Temperature
7°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-STBC
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.