Your Flight
We analysed more than 1,500 data points along your route from Melbourne Airport, Melbourne to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney (Mascot).
Jetstar Airways Pty Limited
MEL
SYD
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Jetstar Airways Pty Limited · Live forecast
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Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
1h 18m
Duration
381 nm
Distance
31,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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1,500 data points analyzed
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Your Journey Beta
Your route takes you over the Great Dividing Range – 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 smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 47 knots.
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.
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Flight Timeline 1h 18min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:15-0:39
Light
0:39-1:03
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
MEL
Melbourne Airport — Departure
Visibility
4 mi
Wind
5 kt (200°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
16°C
Conditions
LIFR — Very poor visibility, significant delays expected
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport — Arrival
Wind
8 kt (340°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
23°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.
This forecast integrates data from:
- ECMWF Open Data — Global atmospheric model (wind/temperature at 13 flight levels)
- NOAA Aviation Weather Center — Pilot Reports (PIREPs), SIGMETs/AIRMETs, TAFs
- NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center — Aurora forecasts for polar routes
- AviationStack API — Flight schedules and airline operational data
Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.