Your Flight
We analysed more than 4,000 data points along your route from Austin-bergstrom International, Austin to Washington Dulles International Airport, Dulles.
AUS
Austin-bergstrom International
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IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport
Route Information
Departure
AUS (AUS)
Distance
2,083.6 km (1,125.1 nautical miles)
Arrival
IAD (IAD)
Flight Time
256 minutes (4h 16m)
Flight Profile
Cruise Altitude: 35,000 ft (Flight Level 350)
Route calculated using great circle navigation
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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AI-powered flight briefing
4,000 data points analyzed
Your Journey Beta
2 hours 20 minutes into the flight: Expect more intense turbulence. Keep your seatbelt fastened.
18 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 – conditions there can sometimes cause light turbulence.
Some Bumps Ahead
There are a couple of short sections with bumps, but nothing out of the ordinary. Turbulence can feel uncomfortable, but it is not dangerous. Aircraft are designed to handle it easily. Pilots often adjust altitude or route to find smoother air.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Standard wind conditions expected at cruising altitude.
Landing
Landing should feel a bit bumpy on descent 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 4h 16min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:20-0:47
Moderate
0:47-1:14
Light
1:14-1:41
Light
1:41-2:08
Light
2:08-2:35
Severe
2:35-3:02
Moderate
3:02-3:29
Moderate
3:29-3:56
Moderate
Landing
Moderate
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
6 kt (150°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
31°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport — Arrival
Wind
11 kt G19 (80°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
21°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.