AMS
Schiphol
✈
SLC
Salt Lake City International Airport
Distance
4,324 nm
Altitude
40,000 ft
Est. Duration
9h 57m
Route Information
Departure

AMS (AMS)

Distance

8,008.5 km (4,324.3 nautical miles)

Arrival

SLC (SLC)

Flight Time

621 minutes (10h 21m)

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. 2 bumpier stretches, about 592 min in total.
  • 0:00-8:24 · Takeoff · light bumps (~504 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 8:24-8:53 · smooth
  • 8:53-10:21 · Landing · light bumps (~88 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 → SLC
13 pilot reports along this route
13 / 13
Reporting smooth
0 / 13
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP ABD4990 5721N00623W 0939 F340 5806N00734W 0947 ORTAV MS46 231/150 KT TFAKE QXS BRR 150939 F25A
10m ago
Smooth
ARP THY3 5654N00935W 0932 F340 GOMUP 0934 5900N02000W MS46 230/131 KT TCJJO QXS BRR 150932 F11A
17m ago
Smooth
ARP ACA827 5624N00834W 0932 F340 GOMUP 0940 6000N02000W MS46 355/148 KT CFGFZ DDL DUB 150932 L17A
17m ago
Smooth
ARP BOX475 6352N04539W 0932 F370 6330N04000W 0949 6200N03000W MS55 278/49 KT DAERA QXT AME 150933 F51A
17m ago
Smooth
ARP THY3 5637N00835W 0927 F340 GOMUP 0934 5900N02000W MS45 229/137 KT TCJJO QXS BRR 150927 F10A
22m 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 Salt Lake City International Airport, Salt Lake City.

Your Journey Beta

Your route takes you over the Scottish Highlands, crossing the North Atlantic Ocean, and over the Rocky Mountains – these areas can sometimes cause 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 55 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 53 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 21min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
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
5:30-5:59
Light
5:59-6:28
Light
6:28-6:57
Light
6:57-7:26
Light
7:26-7:55
Light
7:55-8:24
Light
8:24-8:53
Smooth
8:53-9:22
Light
9:22-9:51
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
SLC Salt Lake City International Airport - Arrival
Wind
5 kt (150°)
Sky
Clear
Temperature
7°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
a339
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 → SLC, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.