AMS
Schiphol
✈
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Distance
3,414 nm
Altitude
40,000 ft
Est. Duration
7h 56m
Route Information
Departure

AMS (AMS)

Distance

6,323.5 km (3,414.4 nautical miles)

Arrival

DTW (DTW)

Flight Time

515 minutes (8h 35m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 40,000 ft (Flight Level 400)

Route calculated using great circle navigation

Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity, higher means rougher
Smooth Light Moderate Severe
Your flight, stretch by stretch
Some bumps expected. 8 bumpier stretches, about 458 min in total.
  • 0:00-0:30 · Takeoff · light bumps (~30 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 0:30-0:59 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 0:59-2:55 · light bumps (~116 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 2:55-3:24 · smooth
  • 3:24-3:53 · light bumps (~29 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 3:53-4:21 · moderate bumps (~28 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 4:21-5:17 · light bumps (~56 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 5:17-5:45 · smooth
  • 5:45-7:37 · light bumps (~112 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 7:37-8:35 · Landing · moderate bumps (~58 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
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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 AMS → DTW
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP UAL22 5656N01906W 0955 F380 5700N02000W 0959 5630N03000W MS43 239/51 KT N78004 DDL IG1 150955 F27A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL123 5742N03407W 0954 F380 5700N04000W 1021 5430N05000W MS49 299/66 KT N22995 DDL XXF 150954 L40A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP N339JM 5505N04250W 0954 F450 5500N04000W 1005 5500N03000W MS50 273/53 KT N339JM DDL UAK 150954 A91A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP UAE88F 5324N05408W 0954 F410 MELDI 1006 4745N06935W MS47 233/51 KT A6EXM DDL YAY 150954 J99A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL31 5545N00533W 0953 F340 GOMUP 1018 5900N02000W MS48 236/148 KT N685UA DDL TRE 150953 F94A
6m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
12,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 12,500 data points along your route from Schiphol, Amsterdam to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit.

Your Journey Beta

44 minutes and 4 hours 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 Scottish Highlands and crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – these areas 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 72 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 56 minutes.

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.

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 8h 35min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Moderate
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Smooth
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:21
Moderate
4:21-4:49
Light
4:49-5:17
Light
5:17-5:45
Smooth
5:45-6:13
Light
6:13-6:41
Light
6:41-7:09
Light
7:09-7:37
Light
7:37-8:05
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
AMS Schiphol - Departure
Wind
9 kt (190°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
15°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport - Arrival
Wind
6 kt (80°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
12°C
Conditions
MVFR - Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
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:

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. Glide AMS → DTW, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.