AMS
Schiphol
✈
MSP
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
Distance
3,610 nm
Altitude
40,000 ft
Est. Duration
8h 22m
Route Information
Departure

AMS (AMS)

Distance

6,685.0 km (3,609.6 nautical miles)

Arrival

MSP (MSP)

Flight Time

520 minutes (8h 40m)

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
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying AMS → MSP
9 pilot reports along this route
9 / 9
Reporting smooth
0 / 9
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP UAE9936 6025N04623W 2204 F330 6058N04000W 2226 6058N03000W MS46 306/39 KT A6EFT DDL UAK 272204 F75A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP UAE242 6028N04611W 2201 F350 6059N04000W 2222 6059N03000W MS51 304/40 KT A6EEL DDL UAK 272201 J99A
9m ago
Smooth
ARP ICE605 5940N04501W 2159 F360 5801N05001W 2225 5603N05700W MS52 309/40 KT TFICM QXS UAK 272159 F30A
11m ago
Smooth
ARP ICE7K 5825N04629W 2144 F360 5701N05001W 2204 5307N05647W MS54 305/25 KT TFICT QXS UAK 272144 F86A
26m ago
Smooth
ARP ICE855 6112N04914W 2140 F360 6100N05000W 2144 SAVRY MS54 281/31 KT TFICI QXS UAK 272140 F59A
30m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
13,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 13,000 data points along your route from Schiphol, Amsterdam to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Minneapolis.

Your Journey Beta

23 minutes and 4 hours 25 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 over the Scottish Highlands and crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – these areas can sometimes cause light turbulence.

Mostly Smooth

Overall conditions look mostly smooth with occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 58 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 40 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 40min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-0:59
Moderate
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:51
Moderate
4:51-5:20
Light
5:20-5:49
Light
5:49-6:18
Light
6:18-6:46
Light
6:46-7:14
Light
7:14-7:42
Light
7:42-8:10
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
Wind
10 kt (280°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
15°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
MSP Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field - Arrival
Visibility
9 mi
Wind
14 kt G22 (320°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
37°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.

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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, not a forecast. Glide AMS → MSP through soft clouds, nothing to crash into.