AMS
Schiphol
✈
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport
Distance
3,352 nm
Altitude
40,000 ft
Est. Duration
7h 47m
Route Information
Departure

AMS (AMS)

Distance

6,207.0 km (3,351.5 nautical miles)

Arrival

IAD (IAD)

Flight Time

525 minutes (8h 45m)

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
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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 → IAD
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP FDX32 5401N01534W 2104 F320 5400N02000W 2125 5500N03000W MS45 217/43 KT N871FD QXS BYT 272104 F46A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP HZA5 5552N02801W 2104 F340 5600N03000W 2113 5500N04000W MS39 315/36 KT HZA5 DDL XXF 272104 J51A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP HZA5 5552N02754W 2103 F341 5600N03000W 2113 5500N04000W MS40 321/32 KT HZA5 DDL XXF 272103 J50A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP AFR358P 5411N04252W 2100 F340 5301N05000W 2133 5225N05551W MS49 356/31 KT FGZNF QXT AME 272100 F40A
8m ago
Smooth
ARP N263JM 5558N03050W 2059 F360 5501N04000W 2137 5301N05001W MS50 323/33 KT N263JM DDL XXF 272059 M61A
9m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
12,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 12,000 data points along your route from Schiphol, Amsterdam to Washington Dulles International Airport, Dulles.

Your Journey Beta

25 minutes, 46 minutes, and 6 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 crossing the North Atlantic Ocean and over the Appalachian Mountains – these areas can sometimes cause light turbulence.

Mostly Smooth

Overall conditions look mostly smooth with occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 57 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 57 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 45min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-1:00
Moderate
1:00-1:29
Moderate
1:29-1:58
Light
1:58-2:27
Light
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
Smooth
5:21-5:50
Light
5:50-6:19
Moderate
6:19-6:48
Light
6:48-7:17
Light
7:17-7:46
Light
7:46-8:15
Smooth
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
10 kt (280°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
18°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
IAD Washington Dulles International Airport - Arrival
Wind
7 kt (310°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
31°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.

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, not a forecast. Glide AMS → IAD through soft clouds, nothing to crash into.