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. 3 bumpier stretches, about 525 min in total.
  • 0:00-0:30 · Takeoff · light bumps (~30 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 0:30-1:29 · moderate bumps (~59 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 1:29-8:45 · Landing · light bumps (~436 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
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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 THY6019 5551N00503W 0119 F320 GOMUP 0141 6000N02000W MS43 205/61 KT TCLJZ QXS GLA 310119 F07A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP THY6019 5553N00512W 0119 F320 GOMUP 0141 6000N02000W MS43 204/61 KT TCLJZ QXS GLA 310120 F09A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP EIN13K 5238N04211W 0118 F380 5259N04000W 0127 5359N03000W MS57 263/75 KT EIEIL DDL XXN 310118 J18A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP SAS910 5159N04959W 0118 F370 5359N04000W 0201 5559N03000W MS54 244/70 KT LNRKM DDL YAY 310118 J83A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP AAL70 5032N05145W 0116 F390 5059N04959W 0124 5258N03959W MS56 250/71 KT N807AA QXS YYT 310116 L60A
5m 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

1 hour and 1 hour 15 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 67 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 49 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
Light
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
Light
5:21-5:50
Light
5:50-6:19
Light
6:19-6:48
Light
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
Visibility
2 mi
Wind
6 kt (90°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
9°C
Conditions
LIFR - Very poor visibility, significant delays expected
IAD Washington Dulles International Airport - Arrival
Wind
7 kt (340°)
Sky
Clear
Temperature
18°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.