Klm AUS AMS KL668
Klm · Live forecast
AUS → AMS
KL668 · Mar 16, 2026 · 19:05 CD
80
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
9h 20m
Duration
4,412 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 AUS → AMS
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP DLH433 5235N05913W 0855 F370 MELDI 0906 5300N05000W MS61 298/129 KT DAIGN DDL YAY 160855 J74A
10m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW8K 5747N 04639W 0853 F390 M47 256/21 5900N 04000W 0919 6000N 03000W KT GXWBB DDL UAK 160853 J96A
12m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW28F 5505N 04309W 0851 F350 M47 285/31 5500N 04000W 0904 5400N 03000W KT GSTBA DDL XXH 160853 F15A
14m ago
Smooth
ARP MNB412 5547N04328W 0850 F360 5502N05001W 0921 5308N05649W MS50 270/30 KT TCMCP DDL XXH 160850 J96A
15m ago
Smooth
ARP UPS216 5452N 01410W 0847 F320 M52 262/98 RESNO 0851 5600N 02000W KT N583UP QXS BLY 160847 F38A
18m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
16,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 16,000 data points along your route from Austin-bergstrom International, Austin to Schiphol, Amsterdam.

Your Journey Beta

3 hours 10 minutes and 8 hours 30 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 crossing the North Atlantic Ocean and over the Scottish Highlands – these areas can sometimes cause light 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 75 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 66 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.

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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 9h 20min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
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
4:00-4:29
Light
4:29-4:58
Light
4:58-5:27
Smooth
5:27-5:56
Light
5:56-6:25
Light
6:25-6:54
Light
6:54-7:23
Light
7:23-7:52
Light
7:52-8:21
Light
8:21-8:50
Moderate
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
AUS Austin-bergstrom International — Departure
Wind
15 kt G25 (360°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
10°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
AMS Schiphol — Arrival
Wind
16 kt G26 (280°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
7°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
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Category
Wide-Body Aircraft
Size
Large
Comfort
Large, twin-aisle aircraft like this generally provide the smoothest ride through turbulence due to their size, weight, and advanced stabilization systems.
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.

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Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.