LHR
London Heathrow Airport
✈
YHZ
Halifax / Stanfield International Airport
Distance
2,475 nm
Altitude
40,000 ft
Est. Duration
5h 51m
Route Information
Departure

LHR (LHR)

Distance

4,584.5 km (2,475.5 nautical miles)

Arrival

YHZ (YHZ)

Estimated Flight Time

351 minutes (5h 51m)

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. 3 bumpier stretches, about 322 min in total.
  • 0:00-0:30 · Takeoff · moderate bumps (~30 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 0:30-2:27 · light bumps (~117 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 2:27-2:56 · smooth
  • 2:56-5:51 · Landing · light bumps (~175 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying LHR → YHZ
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP CFG016 5247N01111W 1221 F380 MALOT 1240 5401N02000W MS58 184/91 KT DANRB QXT IGW 301222 J07A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP TOM156 5156N01530W 1221 F360 5101N02001W 1246 4901N02501W MS52 309/111 KT GTUIN DDL BYT 301221 L30A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP LXJ485 5308N02526W 1221 F430 5302N03000W 1243 5202N04001W MS45 210/56 KT N485FX DDL XXH 301223 A45A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP UPS223 5106N03852W 1221 F350 5130N03000W 1258 5200N02000W MS53 295/82 KT N583UP QXT IGW 301222 F84A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP LXJ485 5308N02512W 1220 F430 5302N03000W 1243 5202N04001W MS46 210/60 KT N485FX DDL XXF 301220 A43A
6m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
9,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 9,000 data points along your route from London Heathrow Airport, London to Halifax / Stanfield International Airport, Halifax.

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 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 65 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 28 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 5h 51min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:29
Light
1:29-1:58
Light
1:58-2:27
Light
2:27-2:56
Smooth
2:56-3:25
Light
3:25-3:54
Light
3:54-4:23
Light
4:23-4:52
Light
4:52-5:21
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
3 kt (90°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
14°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
YHZ Halifax / Stanfield International Airport - Arrival
Visibility
10+ mi
Wind
12 kt G16 (230°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
10°C
Conditions
IFR - Low visibility, delays likely
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 → YHZ, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.