AMS
Schiphol
✈
MEX
Benito Juárez International Airport
Distance
4,971 nm
Altitude
40,000 ft
Est. Duration
11h 23m
Route Information
Departure

AMS (AMS)

Distance

9,206.3 km (4,971.0 nautical miles)

Arrival

MEX (MEX)

Flight Time

715 minutes (11h 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. 8 bumpier stretches, about 715 min in total.
  • 0:00-1:00 · Takeoff · light bumps (~60 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 1:00-1:30 · moderate bumps (~30 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 1:30-6:00 · light bumps (~270 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 6:00-6:30 · moderate bumps (~30 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 6:30-8:00 · light bumps (~90 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 8:00-9:00 · moderate bumps (~60 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 9:00-11:25 · light bumps (~145 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 11:25-11:55 · Landing · moderate bumps (~30 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
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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 → MEX
15 pilot reports along this route
14 / 15
Reporting smooth
1 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP BOX389 5500N03005W 0012 F410 5500N03000W 0012 5700N02000W MS48 252/33 KT DAALG QXT AOE 310012 F47A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP AMX008 5612N01410W 0007 F360 BILTO 0011 5801N01959W MS51 328/115 KT XADHM DDL TRE 310007 L15A
8m ago
Smooth
ARP ETD6PX 5451N03223W 0006 F340 5500N03000W 0015 5630N02000W MS51 282/53 KT A6BLP QXT AME 310006 L83A
9m ago
Smooth
ARP ETD6PX 5450N03229W 0005 F340 5500N03000W 0015 5630N02000W MS51 281/55 KT A6BLP QXT AME 310005 L82A
10m ago
Smooth
ARP AMX008 5547N01306W 0002 F360 BILTO 0011 5801N01959W MS52 326/119 KT XADHM DDL TRE 310002 L14A
13m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
18,000 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 18,000 data points along your route from Schiphol, Amsterdam to Benito Juárez International Airport, Ciudad de México.

Your Journey Beta

1 hour, 6 hours 15 minutes, and 8 hours 45 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 60 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 61 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 11h 55min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Moderate
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Light
6:00-6:30
Moderate
6:30-7:00
Light
7:00-7:30
Light
7:30-8:00
Light
8:00-8:30
Moderate
8:30-9:00
Moderate
9:00-9:29
Light
9:29-9:58
Light
9:58-10:27
Light
10:27-10:56
Light
10:56-11:25
Light
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
Visibility
3 mi
Wind
7 kt (80°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
8°C
Conditions
MVFR - Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
MEX Benito Juárez International Airport - Arrival
Visibility
6 mi
Wind
10 kt (40°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
24°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 → MEX, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.