British Airways MIA LHR BA206
British Airways · Live forecast
MIA → LHR
BA206 · Mar 16, 2026 · 18:10 ED
82
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
8h 40m
Duration
3,839 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 MIA → LHR
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP N7HA 5023N03553W 0501 F410 5200N03000W 0526 5300N02000W MS46 229/63 KT N7HA DDL XXH 160501 F59A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP FDX4 5011N 03631W 0500 F370 M42 232/58 5200N 03000W 0529 5300N 02000W KT N884FD QXT AME 160500 F78A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP DJT301 4900N 03706W 0459 F360 M44 238/61 5100N 03000W 0533 5200N 02000W KT FHNCO DDL IG1 160459 J18A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP TOM183 5015N02617W 0459 F410 5159N02000W 0527 MALOT MS54 236/77 KT GTUIA DDL XXF 160459 L90A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL972 5234N02529W 0459 F380 5300N02000W 0520 MALOT MS55 236/102 KT N14019 DDL XXF 160459 L18A
5m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
14,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 14,000 data points along your route from Miami International Airport, Miami to London Heathrow Airport, London.

Your Journey Beta

6 hours, 7 hours 45 minutes, and 8 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 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 57 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 42 minutes early.

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 8h 40min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Smooth
1:28-1:57
Smooth
1:57-2:26
Smooth
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:51
Light
4:51-5:20
Light
5:20-5:49
Moderate
5:49-6:18
Moderate
6:18-6:46
Light
6:46-7:14
Light
7:14-7:42
Light
7:42-8:10
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
MIA Miami International Airport — Departure
Wind
15 kt G25 (180°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
23°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
LHR London Heathrow Airport — Arrival
Wind
10 kt (270°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
5°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
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.