LHR
London Heathrow Airport
✈
MCO
Orlando International Airport
Distance
3,761 nm
Altitude
40,000 ft
Est. Duration
8h 42m
Route Information
Departure

LHR (LHR)

Distance

6,965.3 km (3,761.0 nautical miles)

Arrival

MCO (MCO)

Flight Time

560 minutes (9h 20m)

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
Your flight, stretch by stretch
Some bumps expected. 2 bumpier stretches, about 560 min in total.
  • 0:00-1:30 · Takeoff · moderate bumps (~90 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 1:30-9:20 · Landing · light bumps (~470 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying LHR → MCO
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP AAL735 5324N01055W 1527 F340 DOGAL 1546 5500N02000W MS47 191/91 KT N736AT DDL ORK 301527 F34A
1h ago
Smooth
ARP BAW29G 5203N03829W 1527 F390 5159N03000W 1602 5159N02000W MS50 286/62 KT GZBLG DDL XXH 301528 L62A
1h ago
Smooth
ARP DAL267 5119N01337W 1526 F340 5123N01402W 1528 ADARA MS49 184/96 KT N801NW DDL BYT 301526 J19A
1h ago
Smooth
ARP N218HF 5206N02541W 1526 F410 5200N02000W 1550 LIMRI MS46 224/51 KT N218HF DDL XXF 301526 A04A
1h ago
Smooth
ARP AAL299 5122N01356W 1524 F380 ADARA 1528 5230N02000W MS56 311/110 KT N872AN QXS BLY 301524 L69A
1h ago
AI-powered flight briefing
13,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 13,500 data points along your route from London Heathrow Airport, London to Orlando International Airport, Orlando.

Your Journey Beta

40 minutes, 1 hour, and 1 hour 20 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 crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – 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 63 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 45 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
Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 9h 20min
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
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:29
Light
4:29-4:58
Light
4:58-5:27
Light
5:27-5:56
Light
5:56-6:25
Light
6:25-6:54
Light
6:54-7:23
Light
7:23-7:52
Light
7:52-8:21
Light
8:21-8:50
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
LHR London Heathrow Airport - Departure
Wind
5 kt (100°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
14°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
MCO Orlando International Airport - Arrival
Wind
14 kt G22 (60°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
28°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
a35k
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.

This forecast integrates data from:

Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.

Fly this route, calmly Game · Beta A calming mini-game. Glide LHR → MCO, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.