Virgin Atlantic MCO LHR VS136
Virgin Atlantic · Live forecast
MCO → LHR
VS136 · Mar 16, 2026 · 21:30 ED
80
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
8h 5m
Duration
3,761 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying MCO → LHR
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP BRJ758 5157N03012W 0158 F450 5200N03000W 0159 5300N02000W MS52 234/60 KT OELUB DDL XXH 160158 F85A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP EIN104 5133N02540W 0158 F370 5200N02000W 0221 LIMRI MS62 235/106 KT EIFNG DDL XXN 160158 J40A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH411 4916N 03914W 0157 F400 M42 237/57 5159N 03000W 0238 5259N 02000W KT DAIXS DDL XXH 160157 J94A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP KLM272 5309N02845W 0157 F360 5359N02000W 0230 DOGAL MS55 357/117 KT PHBKK QXT AME 160158 L62A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW2CE 4736N 05138W 0156 F390 M47 293/80 4800N 05000W 0204 4900N 04000W KT GYMMR DDL YYT 160156 F39A
5m 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 Orlando International Airport, Orlando to London Heathrow Airport, London.

Your Journey Beta

1 hour 15 minutes and 6 hours 50 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 smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 62 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 47 minutes early.

Landing

Landing should feel smooth 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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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 8h 05min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Moderate
1:28-1:57
Smooth
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:23
Light
3:23-3:51
Light
3:51-4:19
Light
4:19-4:47
Light
4:47-5:15
Light
5:15-5:43
Light
5:43-6:11
Light
6:11-6:39
Light
6:39-7:07
Moderate
7:07-7:35
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
MCO Orlando International Airport — Departure
Wind
8 kt (160°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
21°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
LHR London Heathrow Airport — Arrival
Wind
15 kt (210°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
7°C
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Evening Flight Departure
Time of day
Evening Flight
Tip
Evening and night flights typically offer smoother conditions as thermal activity subsides and the atmosphere stabilizes after sunset.
When
Tomorrow — conditions may change
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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.

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