Your Flight
We analysed more than 13,500 data points along your route from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, Atlanta to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, Madrid.
ATL
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International
✈
MAD
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
Route Information
Departure
ATL (ATL)
Distance
6,962.7 km (3,759.5 nautical miles)
Arrival
MAD (MAD)
Flight Time
505 minutes (8h 25m)
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 → MAD
9 pilot reports along this route
9 / 9
Reporting smooth
0 / 9
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP DAL24 4555N04602W 0511 F350 4700N04000W 0540 4700N03000W MS45 233/67 KT N838MH QXT AOE 020511 F37A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP N609JP 4610N03448W 0510 F450 4700N03000W 0534 4700N02000W MS56 296/37 KT N609JP DDL XXH 020513 M08A
8m ago
Smooth
ARP N609JP 4609N03455W 0509 F450 4700N03000W 0534 4700N02000W MS56 293/37 KT N609JP DDL XXH 020510 M06A
9m ago
Smooth
ARP FWI43M 4451N02613W 0509 F390 4558N01959W 0540 4758N01000W MS46 308/67 KT FHMIL QXT EUA 020509 J38A
9m ago
Smooth
ARP AAL326 4617N02542W 0506 F370 4628N02000W 0534 4628N01000W MS50 307/35 KT N785AN QXT AOE 020506 F21A
12m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
13,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
3 hours 20 minutes, 5 hours 15 minutes, and 5 hours 25 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 44 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 35 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 8h 25min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Smooth
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Moderate
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Moderate
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
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
10 kt (210°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
25°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
MAD
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport - Arrival
Wind
4 kt (340°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
20°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.