Your Flight
We analysed more than 12,000 data points along your route from Schiphol, Amsterdam to Washington Dulles International Airport, Dulles.
AMS
Schiphol
✈
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport
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
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
13 / 15
Reporting smooth
2 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP AMX008 5558N02915W 0015 F360 5600N03000W 0018 5500N04000W MS46 319/27 KT N183AM DDL XXN 280015 L01A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP AMX026 5430N04313W 0013 F360 5302N05001W 0045 RIKAL MS53 000/30 KT XAAMQ DDL XXN 280014 L93A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP FDX5051 4947N05137W 0013 F360 5000N05000W 0020 5200N04000W MS47 263/78 KT N124FE QXS YYT 280013 F05A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP NCR878 5449N04113W 0012 F320 5300N05000W 0052 RIKAL MS42 333/36 KT N702CA DDL IG1 280012 F18A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP AMX008 5551N02743W 0008 F360 5600N03000W 0018 5500N04000W MS44 309/37 KT N183AM DDL XXN 280008 L99A
9m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
12,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
5 hours 15 minutes and 5 hours 30 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 smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 47 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 33 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
Flight Timeline 8h 45min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:29
Light
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
Moderate
5:21-5:50
Moderate
5:50-6:19
Light
6:19-6:48
Light
6:48-7:17
Light
7:17-7:46
Smooth
7:46-8:15
Moderate
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
15°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport - Arrival
Wind
3 kt (160°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
27°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:
- 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.