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
Your flight, stretch by stretch
Some bumps expected. 10 bumpier stretches, about 467 min in total.
  • 0:00-0:30 · Takeoff · light bumps (~30 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 0:30-1:00 · moderate bumps (~30 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 1:00-2:27 · light bumps (~87 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 2:27-2:56 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 2:56-4:23 · light bumps (~87 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 4:23-4:52 · smooth
  • 4:52-5:21 · light bumps (~29 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 5:21-5:50 · smooth
  • 5:50-6:19 · light bumps (~29 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 6:19-7:17 · moderate bumps (~58 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 7:17-7:46 · light bumps (~29 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 7:46-8:45 · Landing · moderate bumps (~59 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
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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 EIN952 5641N01818W 0903 F370 PIKIL 0917 SOVED MS43 233/60 KT EIDUO DDL XXN 150903 J89A
10m ago
Smooth
ARP AIC190 5503N02845W 0903 F310 5500N02000W 0937 RESNO MS45 304/61 KT VTALO QXT AME 150903 F46A
10m ago
Smooth
ARP VIR91U 5343N01638W 0902 F360 5402N02000W 0919 5332N03001W MS45 233/92 KT GVPIE DDL BLY 150902 J16A
11m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH433 5506N03110W 0901 F330 5500N03000W 0906 5430N02000W MS46 315/83 KT DAIGN DDL XXF 150902 J02A
12m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL80 5527N01711W 0900 F390 5459N01500W 0909 5459N01400W MS44 233/67 KT N428DX DDL IG1 150900 J18A
13m 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

46 minutes, 2 hours 35 minutes, and 6 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 69 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 52 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 45min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Moderate
1:00-1:29
Light
1:29-1:58
Light
1:58-2:27
Light
2:27-2:56
Moderate
2:56-3:25
Light
3:25-3:54
Light
3:54-4:23
Light
4:23-4:52
Smooth
4:52-5:21
Light
5:21-5:50
Smooth
5:50-6:19
Light
6:19-6:48
Moderate
6:48-7:17
Moderate
7:17-7:46
Light
7:46-8:15
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
13°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
IAD Washington Dulles International Airport - Arrival
Wind
5 kt G18 (340°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
22°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. Glide AMS → IAD, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.