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
78
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
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP UAL915 5344N 03347W 0310 F370 M45 313/47 5400N 03000W 0325 5500N 02000W KT N79011 DDL XXH 170310 F78A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP VIR4C 5246N 03316W 0310 F390 M48 311/38 5300N 03000W 0324 5400N 02000W KT GVPRD DDL XXF 170310 J99A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL16 5251N03214W 0309 F370 5300N03000W 0319 5400N02000W MS46 307/33 KT N684UA DDL X4A 170309 F46A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH445 5250N 03219W 0308 F390 M46 301/39 5259N 03000W 0318 5359N 02000W KT DABPD DDL XXH 170308 L79A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP DLH445 5248N03250W 0306 F390 5259N03000W 0318 5359N02000W MS46 306/37 KT DABPD DDL XXH 170306 L78A
6m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
18,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
2 hours 30 minutes, 4 hours 45 minutes, 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 74 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 69 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
Moderate
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
Light
8:44-9:13
Light
9:13-9:42
Light
9:42-10:11
Light
10:11-10:40
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
ATL
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International — Departure
Wind
7 kt (300°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
2°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
IST
İstanbul Airport — Arrival
Visibility
3 mi
Wind
6 kt (340°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
5°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
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.