LHR
London Heathrow Airport
✈
RDU
Raleigh Durham International Airport
Distance
3,356 nm
Altitude
40,000 ft
Est. Duration
7h 48m
Route Information
Departure

LHR (LHR)

Distance

6,216.1 km (3,356.4 nautical miles)

Arrival

RDU (RDU)

Estimated Flight Time

468 minutes (7h 48m)

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. 6 bumpier stretches, about 439 min in total.
  • 0:00-0:30 · Takeoff · moderate bumps (~30 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 0:30-2:28 · light bumps (~118 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 2:28-2:57 · smooth
  • 2:57-4:53 · light bumps (~116 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 4:53-5:22 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 5:22-7:18 · light bumps (~116 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 7:18-7:48 · Landing · moderate bumps (~30 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying LHR → RDU
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP ITY608 5220N01331W 1223 F380 MALOT 1231 5400N02000W MS57 184/110 KT EIHPB QXS BLY 301223 J13A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP AUA3A 5255N01313W 1222 F360 MALOT 1230 5400N02000W MS54 313/109 KT OELPG DDL BLY 301222 L31A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP AUA31X 5438N01055W 1222 F380 RESNO 1240 5600N02000W MS57 320/98 KT OELPM DDL TRE 301222 L96A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP CFG016 5247N01111W 1221 F380 MALOT 1240 5401N02000W MS58 184/91 KT DANRB QXT IGW 301222 J07A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL215 5122N01129W 1221 F360 MALOT 1240 5400N02000W MS53 184/81 KT N410DZ DDL IG1 301221 J04A
7m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
12,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 12,000 data points along your route from London Heathrow Airport, London to Raleigh Durham International Airport, Raleigh/Durham.

Your Journey Beta

5 hours 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.

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 64 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 42 minutes.

Landing

Landing should feel a bit bumpy on descent 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 7h 48min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-1:59
Light
1:59-2:28
Light
2:28-2:57
Smooth
2:57-3:26
Light
3:26-3:55
Light
3:55-4:24
Light
4:24-4:53
Light
4:53-5:22
Moderate
5:22-5:51
Light
5:51-6:20
Light
6:20-6:49
Light
6:49-7:18
Light
Landing
Moderate
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
3 kt (90°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
15°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
RDU Raleigh Durham International Airport - Arrival
Wind
3 kt (220°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
11°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.

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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 → RDU, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.