Your Flight
We analysed more than 2,000 data points along your route from Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles to Salt Lake City International Airport, Salt Lake City.
LAX
Los Angeles International Airport
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SLC
Salt Lake City International Airport
Route Information
Departure
LAX (LAX)
Distance
949.3 km (512.6 nautical miles)
Arrival
SLC (SLC)
Flight Time
178 minutes (2h 58m)
Flight Profile
Cruise Altitude: 31,000 ft (Flight Level 310)
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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Your Journey Beta
Some bumpy patches are scattered throughout the flight. Keep your seatbelt fastened when seated.
Your route takes you over the Rocky Mountains – conditions there can sometimes cause light turbulence.
Mostly Smooth
Overall conditions look mostly smooth with occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 77 knots. These winds may delay arrival by a few 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 2h 58min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:20-0:48
Light
0:48-1:16
Light
1:16-1:44
Light
1:44-2:11
Light
2:11-2:38
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
5 kt (220°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
16°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
SLC
Salt Lake City International Airport — Arrival
Wind
5 kt (140°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
3°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.
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.