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. 5 bumpier stretches, about 429 min in total.
  • 0:00-0:30 · Takeoff · moderate bumps (~30 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 0:30-0:59 · smooth
  • 0:59-1:28 · light bumps (~29 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 1:28-1:57 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 1:57-3:24 · light bumps (~87 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 3:24-4:21 · smooth
  • 4:21-8:35 · Landing · light bumps (~254 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
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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 AAL107 5527N01659W 1817 F340 5601N01959W 1830 5731N03000W MS48 197/109 KT N725AN QXT EUA 301817 F50A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP AFR174 5628N02941W 1817 F360 5630N03000W 1818 5630N04000W MS45 234/35 KT FHTYE QXT EUA 301817 J38A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW22B 5636N04656W 1817 F380 5602N05001W 1832 5404N05702W MS49 251/48 KT GVIIJ DDL UAK 301817 F60A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP KLM617 5527N01701W 1816 F350 5601N01959W 1829 5731N03000W MS48 194/110 KT PHBQO QXT EUA 301816 F28A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP VIR109V 5704N04333W 1816 F380 5600N05000W 1847 JANJO MS50 263/43 KT GVGEM DDL UAK 301816 J87A
2m 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

24 minutes and 1 hour 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 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 a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 64 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 41 minutes.

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 8h 35min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-0:59
Smooth
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Moderate
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Smooth
3:53-4:21
Smooth
4:21-4:49
Light
4:49-5:17
Light
5:17-5:45
Light
5:45-6:13
Light
6:13-6:41
Light
6:41-7:09
Light
7:09-7:37
Light
7:37-8:05
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
AMS Schiphol - Departure
Wind
7 kt (90°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
9°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport - Arrival
Wind
7 kt (340°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
12°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. Glide AMS → DTW, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.