China Airlines TPE ANC CI5266
China Airlines · Live forecast
TPE → ANC
CI5266 · Mar 16, 2026 · 07:40 TS
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Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
32h 40m
Duration
4,060 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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14,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 14,500 data points along your route from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, Taoyuan to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, Anchorage.

Your Journey Beta

Your route takes you crossing the East China Sea, crossing the Sea of Japan, crossing the Bering Sea, and over the Alaska Range – these areas can sometimes cause turbulence.

Smooth Flight

We're expecting smooth conditions throughout your flight. You can sit back and relax.

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel smooth, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 52 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 44 minutes early.

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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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 32h 40min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:30-1:00
Smooth
1:00-1:30
Smooth
1:30-2:00
Smooth
2:00-2:30
Smooth
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:30
Smooth
4:30-5:00
Smooth
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Light
6:00-6:30
Light
6:30-7:00
Light
7:00-7:30
Smooth
7:30-8:00
Smooth
8:00-8:30
Light
8:30-9:00
Light
9:00-9:30
Light
9:30-10:00
Light
10:00-10:30
Light
10:30-11:00
Light
11:00-11:30
Light
11:30-12:00
Light
12:00-12:30
Smooth
12:30-13:00
Light
13:00-13:30
Light
13:30-14:00
Light
14:00-14:30
Light
14:30-15:00
Smooth
15:00-15:30
Smooth
15:30-16:00
Smooth
16:00-16:30
Smooth
16:30-17:00
Smooth
17:00-17:30
Smooth
17:30-18:00
Smooth
18:00-18:30
Smooth
18:30-19:00
Light
19:00-19:30
Light
19:30-20:00
Smooth
20:00-20:30
Light
20:30-21:00
Light
21:00-21:30
Light
21:30-22:00
Light
22:00-22:30
Light
22:30-22:59
Light
22:59-23:28
Light
23:28-23:57
Light
23:57-24:26
Smooth
24:26-24:55
Light
24:55-25:24
Light
25:24-25:53
Light
25:53-26:22
Light
26:22-26:51
Light
26:51-27:20
Light
27:20-27:49
Smooth
27:49-28:18
Smooth
28:18-28:47
Smooth
28:47-29:16
Smooth
29:16-29:45
Smooth
29:45-30:14
Light
30:14-30:43
Light
30:43-31:12
Light
31:12-31:41
Light
31:41-32:10
Smooth
Landing
Smooth
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
TPE Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport — Departure
Wind
5 kt (330°)
Sky
Unknown
Temperature
23°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
ANC Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport — Arrival
Wind
13 kt (360°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
-8°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.
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.