Air Tahiti Nui LAX PPT TN7
Air Tahiti Nui · Live forecast
LAX → PPT
TN7 · Mar 16, 2026 · 17:20 PD
87
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
5h 15m
Duration
3,570 nm
Distance
40,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
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13,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 13,000 data points along your route from Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles to Faa'a International Airport, Papeete.

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 Sierra Nevada, crossing the North Pacific Ocean, and crossing the South Pacific 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 41 knots.

Landing

Landing should feel smooth 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.

Relaxation Exercises
ZeroTurb Index (ZTI): Powered by our turbulence prediction algorithm combining atmospheric Richardson Number, wind shear analysis, temperature gradients, and geomagnetic activity. Learn more
Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 5h 15min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Smooth
1:28-1:57
Smooth
1:57-2:25
Light
2:25-2:53
Smooth
2:53-3:21
Light
3:21-3:49
Light
3:49-4:17
Light
4:17-4:45
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
LAX Los Angeles International Airport — Departure
Visibility
4 mi
Wind
12 kt (260°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
14°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
PPT Faa'a International Airport — Arrival
Wind
5 kt
Sky
Few
Temperature
26°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
Tomorrow — conditions may change
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.