YYZ
Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport
✈
GLA
Glasgow Airport
Distance
2,853 nm
Altitude
39,000 ft
Est. Duration
6h 41m
Route Information
Departure

YYZ (YYZ)

Distance

5,284.0 km (2,853.1 nautical miles)

Arrival

GLA (GLA)

Estimated Flight Time

401 minutes (6h 41m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 39,000 ft (Flight Level 390)

Route calculated using great circle navigation

Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity, higher means rougher
Smooth Light Moderate Severe
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We know turbulence can feel scary - especially on long flights. This report is built for you: what bumps feel like, when they happen, and why they don't put the aircraft in danger. Many passengers feel exactly the same way.
Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying YYZ → GLA
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP KLM166 5427N06018W 0353 F390 HOIST 0407 5600N05000W MS54 283/16 KT PHBKK QXS YHO 020353 L45A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP ELY025 5641N01414W 0353 F360 SUNOT 0357 5801N02000W MS52 247/53 KT 4XEDM QXS BRR 020353 L18A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP AAL728 5656N03548W 0352 F380 5758N02959W 0416 5800N02000W MS45 317/19 KT N852ML DDL KUS 020352 L25A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP ELY003 5704N02758W 0350 F360 5701N03000W 0358 5601N04000W MS52 309/20 KT 4XEDA QXT AOE 020350 L37A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP AIZ991 5622N01401W 0350 F360 BILTO 0355 5700N02000W MS53 250/51 KT 9HHFJ QXS BRR 020350 J44A
6m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
10,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 10,500 data points along your route from Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport, Toronto to Glasgow Airport, Glasgow.

Your Journey Beta

22 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 Appalachian Mountains, crossing the North Atlantic Ocean, and over the Scottish Highlands – 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 a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 34 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 21 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.

Relaxation Exercises
ZeroTurb Index (ZTI): Powered by our turbulence prediction algorithm combining atmospheric Richardson Number, wind shear analysis, temperature gradients, and geomagnetic activity. Learn more
Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 6h 41min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Smooth
2:55-3:23
Smooth
3:23-3:51
Light
3:51-4:19
Light
4:19-4:47
Smooth
4:47-5:15
Smooth
5:15-5:43
Light
5:43-6:11
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
YYZ Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport - Departure
Visibility
10+ mi
Wind
6 kt (30°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
25°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
GLA Glasgow Airport - Arrival
Wind
1 kt
Sky
Unknown
Temperature
10°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.

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

Fly this route, calmly Game · Beta A calming mini-game, not a forecast. Glide YYZ → GLA through soft clouds, nothing to crash into.