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NKS745, LAX to DTW, departing 12:27 AM PDT, Apr 18
(Forecast data last collected at 2:00 AM PDT on Apr 18, 2026.)
- Takeoff from LAX at 12:27 AM PDT, Apr 18.
- 12:28 AM PDT: Calm skies for the next 1 hour and 12 minutes.
- 1:40 AM PDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 15 minutes.
- 1:55 AM PDT: Calm skies for the next 53 minutes.
- 2:48 AM PDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 1 hour.
- 3:48 AM PDT: Moderate turbulence likely for the next 1 minute.
- 3:49 AM PDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 17 minutes.
- 4:06 AM PDT: Calm skies for the rest of the flight.
- Landing at DTW at 4:13 AM PDT.
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