Your Flight
We analysed more than 20,000 data points along your route from Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai (Pudong).
LAX
Los Angeles International Airport
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PVG
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Route Information
Departure
LAX (LAX)
Distance
10,415.3 km (5,623.8 nautical miles)
Arrival
PVG (PVG)
Flight Time
895 minutes (14h 55m)
Flight Profile
Cruise Altitude: 40,000 ft (Flight Level 400)
Route calculated using great circle navigation
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
We know turbulence can feel scary — especially on long flights.
This report is built for you: what bumps feel like, when they happen, and why you'll be completely safe. 1 in 3 passengers feel exactly like you.
Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying LAX → PVG
2 pilot reports along this route
1 / 2
Reporting smooth
1 / 2
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Light
ARP UAL838 4726N 14147W 1447 F370 TB LIGHT SK CLEAR IC NONE
14m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL838 4745N 14314W 1439 F370 TB NONE SK CLEAR IC NONE RM B772 OV 4745N14314W VERY LIGHT CHOP
22m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
20,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
1 hour 40 minutes, 2 hours 10 minutes, and 2 hours 45 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, crossing the North Pacific Ocean, and crossing the North 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 smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 59 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 74 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.
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
Flight Timeline 14h 55min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Moderate
2:00-2:30
Moderate
2:30-3:00
Moderate
3:00-3:30
Moderate
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
6:00-6:30
Light
6:30-7:00
Smooth
7:00-7:30
Light
7:30-8:00
Light
8:00-8:30
Light
8:30-9:00
Light
9:00-9:30
Light
9:30-10:00
Light
10:00-10:30
Light
10:30-11:00
Light
11:00-11:30
Light
11:30-12:00
Light
12:00-12:29
Light
12:29-12:58
Light
12:58-13:27
Light
13:27-13:56
Light
13:56-14:25
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
LAX
Los Angeles International Airport — Departure
Visibility
0 mi
Wind
3 kt (260°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
14°C
Conditions
LIFR — Very poor visibility, significant delays expected
PVG
Shanghai Pudong International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
4 mi
Wind
8 kt (90°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
10°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
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.
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.