Your Flight
We analysed more than 18,000 data points along your route from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, Atlanta to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul.
ATL
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International
✈
IST
İstanbul Airport
Route Information
Departure
ATL (ATL)
Distance
9,247.9 km (4,993.5 nautical miles)
Arrival
IST (IST)
Flight Time
635 minutes (10h 35m)
Flight Profile
Cruise Altitude: 39,000 ft (Flight Level 390)
Route calculated using great circle navigation
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity, higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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 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 UAL36 5116N04856W 0318 F368 5300N04000W 0400 5500N03000W MS51 262/28 KT N41140 DDL YAY 020318 F31A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP RCH431 5144N04654W 0317 F370 5300N04000W 0347 5500N03000W MS46 251/27 KT 38004S DDL XXN 020317 M89A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP SAS926 5034N05136W 0317 F390 5058N04959W 0325 5258N03959W MS48 259/19 KT LNRKR DDL YYT 020317 J79A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW212 5233N03239W 0317 F390 5259N03000W 0328 5359N02000W MS52 294/40 KT GXLED DDL XXF 020317 J45A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL904 5036N05137W 0316 F340 5059N04959W 0324 5259N04000W MS48 215/18 KT N666UA DDL YYT 020316 F75A
6m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
18,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
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.
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 39 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 38 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
Flight Timeline 10h 35min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:51
Light
4:51-5:20
Light
5:20-5:49
Smooth
5:49-6:18
Light
6:18-6:47
Light
6:47-7:16
Light
7:16-7:45
Light
7:45-8:13
Light
8:13-8:41
Light
8:41-9:09
Light
9:09-9:37
Light
9:37-10:05
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
8 kt (190°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
27°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
IST
İstanbul Airport - Arrival
Wind
15 kt (50°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
23°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
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.