Your Flight
We analysed more than 12,000 data points along your route from Schiphol, Amsterdam to Washington Dulles International Airport, Dulles.
United Airlines
AMS
IAD
UA947
United Airlines · Live forecast
AMS
→
IAD
81
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
8h 45m
Duration
3,352 nm
Distance
40,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity, higher means rougher
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Light
Moderate
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying AMS → IAD
15 pilot reports along this route
14 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP DAL177 5458N01711W 1108 F340 5530N02000W 1121 5630N03000W MS49 224/78 KT N851NW DDL BLY 181108 J16A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL91 5421N01638W 1108 F330 5500N02000W 1126 5600N03000W MS48 223/85 KT N828MH QXT EUA 181108 F53A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP N221DG 5555N01943W 1108 F400 5600N02000W 1109 5801N03000W MS43 228/27 KT N221DG DDL XXF 181108 F37A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP WJA43 5557N02849W 1108 F360 5601N03000W 1113 5601N04000W MS43 347/24 KT CFXWJ QXT IGW 181108 F34A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP AAL729 5600N02933W 1108 F380 5600N03000W 1110 5601N04000W MS42 335/22 KT N851MK QXT EUA 181108 L05A
2m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
12,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
2 hours 20 minutes, 6 hours 30 minutes, and 6 hours 40 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 crossing the North Atlantic Ocean and over the Appalachian Mountains – 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 47 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 31 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.
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Flight Timeline 8h 45min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:29
Light
1:29-1:58
Light
1:58-2:27
Moderate
2:27-2:56
Light
2:56-3:25
Light
3:25-3:54
Light
3:54-4:23
Light
4:23-4:52
Light
4:52-5:21
Light
5:21-5:50
Light
5:50-6:19
Smooth
6:19-6:48
Moderate
6:48-7:17
Light
7:17-7:46
Light
7:46-8:15
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
6 kt (230°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
24°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport — Arrival
Wind
17 kt G30 (260°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
23°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Morning Flight Departure
Time of day
Morning Flight
Tip
Morning flights typically experience smoother conditions as the atmosphere is more stable and thermal turbulence hasn't yet developed.
When
Today
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:
- ECMWF Open Data — Global atmospheric model (wind/temperature at 13 flight levels)
- NOAA Aviation Weather Center — Pilot Reports (PIREPs), SIGMETs/AIRMETs, TAFs
- NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center — Aurora forecasts for polar routes
- AviationStack API — Flight schedules and airline operational data
Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.