AMS
Schiphol
✈
IAH
George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
Distance
4,346 nm
Altitude
40,000 ft
Est. Duration
10h 0m
Route Information
Departure

AMS (AMS)

Distance

8,049.2 km (4,346.2 nautical miles)

Arrival

IAH (IAH)

Flight Time

655 minutes (10h 55m)

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. 9 bumpier stretches, about 535 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.
  • 1:00-2:30 · light bumps (~90 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 2:30-3:30 · smooth
  • 3:30-5:30 · light bumps (~120 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 5:30-6:00 · smooth
  • 6:00-6:30 · light bumps (~30 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 6:30-7:30 · moderate bumps (~60 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 7:30-8:58 · light bumps (~88 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 8:58-9:27 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 9:27-10:25 · light bumps (~58 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 10:25-10:55 · Landing · smooth
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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 → IAH
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP UAL22 5502N01039W 0913 F360 BILTO 0937 5700N02000W MS49 231/136 KT N78004 QXS BLY 150913 F18A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP FDX5050 5603N01146W 0912 F340 AGORI 0921 5900N02000W MS44 229/118 KT N120FE QXS BLY 150912 F03A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL123 5806N02417W 0912 F380 5800N03000W 0936 5700N04000W MS44 260/37 KT N22995 DDL XXF 150912 L25A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP KLM686 5500N03927W 0912 F370 5430N03000W 0949 5400N02000W MS53 293/57 KT PHBQF QXT AME 150912 F62A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL22 5455N01018W 0911 F360 BILTO 0937 5700N02000W MS49 230/137 KT N78004 QXS BLY 150911 F16A
3m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
15,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 15,500 data points along your route from Schiphol, Amsterdam to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, Houston.

Your Journey Beta

44 minutes, 7 hours, and 7 hours 10 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 66 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 68 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 10h 55min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Moderate
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Smooth
3:00-3:30
Smooth
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Smooth
6:00-6:30
Light
6:30-7:00
Moderate
7:00-7:30
Moderate
7:30-8:00
Light
8:00-8:29
Light
8:29-8:58
Light
8:58-9:27
Moderate
9:27-9:56
Light
9:56-10:25
Light
Landing
Smooth
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
IAH George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport - Arrival
Wind
5 kt (0°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
21°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
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Category
Wide-Body Aircraft
Size
Large
Comfort
Large, twin-aisle aircraft like this generally provide the smoothest ride through turbulence due to their size, weight, and advanced stabilization systems.
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 → IAH, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.