AMS
Schiphol
✈
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport
Distance
3,238 nm
Altitude
40,000 ft
Est. Duration
7h 32m
Route Information
Departure

AMS (AMS)

Distance

5,997.0 km (3,238.1 nautical miles)

Arrival

PHL (PHL)

Flight Time

490 minutes (8h 10m)

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. 6 bumpier stretches, about 432 min in total.
  • 0:00-0:30 · Takeoff · light bumps (~30 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 0:30-0:59 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 0:59-1:57 · light bumps (~58 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 1:57-2:26 · moderate bumps (~29 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 2:26-4:22 · light bumps (~116 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 4:22-5:20 · smooth
  • 5:20-8:10 · Landing · light bumps (~170 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 → PHL
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP ACA841 5522N00616W 0949 F360 GOMUP 1011 6000N02000W MS54 235/131 KT CGOFW DDL TRE 150949 J47A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP ACA850 5609N01804W 0948 F390 ETARI 1002 MOGLO MS44 236/55 KT CGFUR DDL XXH 150949 J06A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP AIC190 5501N01808W 0945 F310 RESNO 0957 NETKI MS45 238/68 KT VTALO QXT EUA 150945 F51A
9m ago
Smooth
ARP ETH500 5214N05306W 0945 F400 4722N06718W 1108 4413N07145W MS48 239/44 KT ETAYA DDL YQX 150945 J32A
9m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL22 5637N01602W 0941 F380 5700N02000W 0959 5630N03000W MS43 231/67 KT N78004 DDL IG1 150943 F25A
13m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
11,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 11,500 data points along your route from Schiphol, Amsterdam to Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia.

Your Journey Beta

44 minutes and 2 hours 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 51 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 10min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Moderate
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:26
Moderate
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:51
Smooth
4:51-5:20
Smooth
5:20-5:48
Light
5:48-6:16
Light
6:16-6:44
Light
6:44-7:12
Light
7:12-7:40
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
Wind
9 kt (190°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
15°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
PHL Philadelphia International Airport - Arrival
Wind
10 kt (20°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
17°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 → PHL, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.