Your Flight
We analysed more than 18,000 data points along your route from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, Atlanta to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul.
Atlas Air
ATL
IST
5Y6016
Atlas Air · Live forecast
ATL
→
IST
79
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
11h 10m
Duration
4,993 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
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 ATL → IST
15 pilot reports along this route
14 / 15
Reporting smooth
1 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP CFG017 5253N03147W 0124 F380 5300N03000W 0131 5400N02000W MS47 295/36 KT DANRI QXT IGW 170124 J30A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP KLM642 5010N04849W 0123 F390 5100N04000W 0201 5200N03000W MS63 305/81 KT PHBKR QXS YYT 170123 L63A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP EIN1TC 5035N05140W 0123 F310 5100N05000W 0131 5200N04000W MS47 299/93 KT EILRF DDL YYT 170123 J74A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL921 5457N03043W 0123 F310 5400N04000W 0208 5200N05000W MS50 290/22 KT N674UA DDL XXN 170123 F48A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP UPS238 5308N04908W 0122 F320 5301N05001W 0127 5149N05433W MS49 304/136 KT N320UP QXT IGW 170122 F89A
7m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
18,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
4 hours, 4 hours, and 8 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 over the Appalachian Mountains, crossing the North Atlantic Ocean, over the Alps, and over the Carpathian Mountains – these areas can sometimes cause turbulence.
Mostly Smooth
Overall conditions look mostly smooth with occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 73 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 67 minutes early.
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.
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Flight Timeline 11h 10min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:29
Light
1:29-1:58
Light
1:58-2:27
Light
2:27-2:56
Light
2:56-3:25
Light
3:25-3:54
Moderate
3:54-4:23
Moderate
4:23-4:52
Moderate
4:52-5:21
Light
5:21-5:50
Light
5:50-6:19
Light
6:19-6:48
Light
6:48-7:17
Light
7:17-7:46
Light
7:46-8:15
Moderate
8:15-8:44
Moderate
8:44-9:13
Light
9:13-9:42
Light
9:42-10:11
Smooth
10:11-10:40
Smooth
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
8 kt G19 (300°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
3°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
IST
İstanbul Airport — Arrival
Visibility
2 mi
Wind
5 kt G19 (30°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
5°C
Conditions
LIFR — Very poor visibility, significant 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
Today
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:
- ECMWF Open Data — Global atmospheric model (wind/temperature at 13 flight levels)
- NOAA Aviation Weather Center — Pilot Reports (PIREPs), SIGMETs/AIRMETs, TAFs
- NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center — Aurora forecasts for polar routes
- AviationStack API — Flight schedules and airline operational data
Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.