Qatar Airways ATL BRU QR8148
Qatar Airways · Live forecast
ATL → BRU
QR8148 · Jun 2, 2026 · 20:10 ED
Also sold as: SN9966 Brussels Airlines
88
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
8h 0m
Duration
3,837 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying ATL → BRU
15 pilot reports along this route
14 / 15
Reporting smooth
1 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP AUA2R 5043N04846W 0116 F370 5158N03959W 0155 5328N02959W MS44 340/11 KT OELPM DDL YAY 020116 L97A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP EIN11P 5305N03514W 0116 F330 5400N03000W 0137 5500N02000W MS48 230/108 KT EIXLR DDL IG1 020116 J29A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP EIN1PR 5208N03456W 0116 F330 5300N03000W 0136 5400N02000W MS47 232/119 KT EILRA DDL IG1 020116 J71A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP EIN1EA 5013N04625W 0115 F350 5200N04000W 0147 5400N03000W MS46 226/18 KT EILRF DDL IG1 020115 J60A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP SAS924 5345N03443W 0115 F340 5500N03000W 0135 5700N02000W MS48 237/96 KT SEDMS DDL IG1 020115 J46A
6m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
14,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 14,000 data points along your route from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, Atlanta to Brussels Airport, Zaventem.

Your Journey Beta

1 hour 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 over the Appalachian Mountains and crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – 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 40 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 27 minutes early.

Landing

Landing should feel smooth 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 00min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Moderate
2:00-2:30
Smooth
2:30-3:00
Smooth
3:00-3:30
Smooth
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:30
Smooth
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Light
6:00-6:30
Light
6:30-7:00
Light
7:00-7:30
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
ATL Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International — Departure
Wind
3 kt (180°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
25°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
BRU Brussels Airport — Arrival
Wind
7 kt (190°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
17°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Evening Flight Departure
Time of day
Evening Flight
Tip
Evening and night flights typically offer smoother conditions as thermal activity subsides and the atmosphere stabilizes after sunset.
When
Tomorrow — conditions may change
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.