United Airlines MEL LAX UA99
United Airlines · Live forecast
MEL → LAX
UA99 · Mar 16, 2026 · 11:30 AED · boeing 787-9 dreamliner
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Calm Score
"Some bumps expected — keep your seatbelt fastened."
37h 20m
Duration
6,889 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY LOW
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
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24,500 data points analyzed
Your Flight

We analysed more than 24,500 data points along your route from Melbourne Airport, Melbourne to Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles.

Your Journey Beta

17 minutes, 3 hours 30 minutes, and 6 hours 35 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 over the Great Dividing Range, crossing the South Pacific Ocean, crossing the North Pacific Ocean, and over the Sierra Nevada – these areas can sometimes cause turbulence.

Some Bumps Ahead

There are a couple of short sections with bumps, but nothing out of the ordinary. Turbulence can feel uncomfortable, but it is not dangerous. Aircraft are designed to handle it easily. Pilots often adjust altitude or route to find smoother air.

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Standard wind conditions expected at cruising altitude.

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.

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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 37h 20min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-1:00
Moderate
1:00-1:30
Moderate
1:30-2:00
Moderate
2:00-2:30
Moderate
2:30-3:00
Moderate
3:00-3:30
Moderate
3:30-4:00
Moderate
4:00-4:30
Moderate
4:30-5:00
Moderate
5:00-5:30
Moderate
5:30-6:00
Moderate
6:00-6:30
Moderate
6:30-7:00
Moderate
7:00-7:30
Moderate
7:30-8:00
Moderate
8:00-8:30
Moderate
8:30-9:00
Moderate
9:00-9:30
Moderate
9:30-10:00
Moderate
10:00-10:30
Moderate
10:30-11:00
Moderate
11:00-11:30
Light
11:30-12:00
Light
12:00-12:30
Moderate
12:30-13:00
Light
13:00-13:30
Light
13:30-14:00
Smooth
14:00-14:30
Smooth
14:30-15:00
Light
15:00-15:30
Moderate
15:30-16:00
Light
16:00-16:30
Moderate
16:30-17:00
Moderate
17:00-17:30
Smooth
17:30-18:00
Light
18:00-18:30
Smooth
18:30-19:00
Moderate
19:00-19:30
Moderate
19:30-20:00
Moderate
20:00-20:30
Moderate
20:30-21:00
Moderate
21:00-21:30
Moderate
21:30-22:00
Moderate
22:00-22:30
Light
22:30-23:00
Smooth
23:00-23:30
Moderate
23:30-24:00
Moderate
24:00-24:30
Moderate
24:30-25:00
Moderate
25:00-25:30
Moderate
25:30-26:00
Moderate
26:00-26:30
Moderate
26:30-27:00
Moderate
27:00-27:30
Moderate
27:30-28:00
Moderate
28:00-28:30
Moderate
28:30-29:00
Moderate
29:00-29:30
Moderate
29:30-30:00
Light
30:00-30:30
Moderate
30:30-31:00
Moderate
31:00-31:30
Moderate
31:30-32:00
Moderate
32:00-32:29
Moderate
32:29-32:58
Moderate
32:58-33:27
Moderate
33:27-33:56
Moderate
33:56-34:25
Moderate
34:25-34:54
Moderate
34:54-35:23
Moderate
35:23-35:52
Moderate
35:52-36:21
Moderate
36:21-36:50
Moderate
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
MEL Melbourne Airport — Departure
Wind
8 kt (190°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
18°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
LAX Los Angeles International Airport — Arrival
Wind
10 kt (270°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
18°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
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
Today
boeing 787-9 dreamliner
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.